Ask HN: Of Introverts, the Open Office, and ADHD

Re:Ask HN: Of Introverts, the Open Office, and ADHD by exolymph on Monday September 19, 2016 @08:07PM (#12535823)

You don't have to have ADHD to hate open offices and find that setup distracting, but it's certainly a possible factor. I know this is boring / dissatisfying advice but going to a doctor could probably add more context to your self-assessment.

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Re:Ask HN: Of Introverts, the Open Office, and ADHD by cylinder on Monday September 19, 2016 @11:49PM (#12536904)

We should start pushing to get private workspaces by seeing ADHD as a disability

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Re:Ask HN: Of Introverts, the Open Office, and ADHD by alansmitheebk on Tuesday September 20, 2016 @12:34PM (#12540821)

I think ADHD is actually considered a disability. However, most people probably wouldn't be comfortable telling their boss that they have ADHD. If your ADHD having a negative impact on your performance and you're about to get fired revealing your disability might save you from losing your job. However, I don't imagine being known as the ADHD guy is going to brighten your prospects for future promotions.

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Re:Ask HN: Of Introverts, the Open Office, and ADHD by alansmitheebk on Monday September 19, 2016 @08:12PM (#12535860)

Thank you. I think I needed to hear that.

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