I think I have ADHD.

Anonymous

September 22,2021 at 5:10PM UTC

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I think I have ADHD. I wear alot of different hats and have lots of things that need done. My co-workers Have work on Mondays and Tuesdays. The rest of the week its romper room. Even the bosses say they have alot of free time. The extra loud giggling really gets to me some days and I just cant focus. I was happy to hear I got a raise but found out everyone got it. It really was a blow.. Why bother putting so much effort and working hard when it does not matter what you do your treated the same. I am not taking work home anymore nor will I skip lunch or come in early.

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AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 5:59PM UTC
Very frustrating. For your focus. I would ask to be moved to a quieter area of the office. Make the case that for the type of work you do you need to concentrate and are having trouble.
As for the rest of the team. Obviously management is pleased with their output so don't let that impact you. It is what it is. It's fun and games and no one is disappointed in their behavior.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 11:56AM UTC
I have my own office. That is how loud they are.. even the people in the next department on the opposite side of me complain. Management just says they have nothing to do.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 12:47PM UTC
Then shut your door and wear ear buds.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 6:23PM UTC
That is not a option. I need to hear the phone and I have a open door policy for personnel.
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 8:31PM UTC
Then I guess you're out of options. You either get out in front of this or fall victim to it.
It really doesn't matter what the other workers do. You have to advocate for yourself or accept things as they are since you have chosen not to find a solution. This is an issue only you can solve.
AnonymousSeptember 24,2021 at 6:10PM UTC
Well thanks for the advice.
AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 8:27PM UTC
Set up some personal boundaries. Push back on some assignments and deadlines that are not reasonable. Unfortunately many offices tend to overburden the high achievers to the point of burnout. I know your coworkers’ lack of work is hard for your morale, but try to focus on you and making the job sustainable for you, at least until you can find something better.
AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 8:58PM UTC
Have you told them their noise is distracting?
AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 11:53AM UTC
Yes politely and when they say they have nothing to do. I even offer to share the workload. The VP says they have free time on Thursdays and Fridays and that they can help but they refuse. He dont enforce because hes very meek and scared of them.
AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 9:18PM UTC
Do what’s best for you. Cause employees will!
FGB userSeptember 23,2021 at 12:36PM UTC
Your work ethic reflects on you, forget them. Focus on who YOU want to be!