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Losing a job is destabilizing for anyone, but for adults who are laid off with ADHD, the experience can hit with extra force. The sudden loss of structure, identity, income, and routine, combined with ADHD-related challenges like rejection sensitivity (RSD) , emotional dysregulation , and difficulty shifting attention, can feel like the bottom drops out from under you. If you’ve just been laid off, or fear one may be coming, take heart: this moment does not define you, and t

Being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can shake anyone’s confidence. But for adults with ADHD, especially those who experience rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), a performance improvement plan can feel like a threat, a judgment, or a sign that you’re failing. Even when a PIP is designed to help, the emotional and executive function demands of the process can be uniquely overwhelming. Yet here’s the truth: a performance improvement plan does not automaticall

For people with Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the threat of a layoff isn’t simply about losing a job. It can trigger deep emotional pain, shame, and feelings of worthlessness, especially when you also experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). When your nervous system is already wired to detect rejection and threat, a layoff rumor or unexpected job shift can feel like a personal attack. We’ve talked about RSD before in depth; see our posts   “Understan

Working in tech with ADHD can be both exciting and overwhelming. Maybe your mind lights up with ideas during a brainstorm, but hits a wall when it’s time to prioritize tasks. Or maybe you’re deeply focused on code for hours, but forget to respond to your team’s Slack messages. ADHD doesn’t show up the same way for everyone, and it definitely doesn’t show up the same way in every job. That’s why we’ve created a series of role-specific guides to help you understand how ADHD mig