[rodgefan]

This is my first time posting and I am quite nervous.

I am currently in 2 jobs, 1 is bussing tables at a nice restaurant and the other is working retail. Both jobs require me to talk to a lot of people and I feel that that part is difficult for me because I think I do not have the social skills that others have (due to my ADHD).

I know that ADD/ADHD people are good thinkers. I am wondering if anybody has some good career advice for jobs that I would be happy at?

I have an associates degree.

Thank you for your anticipated help.

[kaliope]

I don't know anything about specific jobs that would be good for you but there are tests you can take that determine what careers would be good for you. you could probably google career testing or something like that or go to your community college and test there. also for your current job, would it be easier on you if you came up with a script that you used for every encounter? how are you? are you having a good day? where are you from? and just have a handful of questions that you ask everybody. then you are being social without really having to step out of the box at all.

welcome to psych central. you will find that we have several forums where you can post your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome.

[SeekingZen]

Redgefan, Welcome to PC! Have you taken the Myers-Briggs test? I would recommend starting there. You should be able to take it online or at a local community college. From my own experience, working in the service industry can be difficult if you have difficulty talking to people, however, I'm not sure how ADHD affects that. I've known several people with ADD who were rather outgoing and had no difficulty talking to people. Hope you find a field that suits your personality and makes you happy! Best of luck!

[winter4me]

What is your degree in? Also, what have you dreamed of doing?