Consultant with ADHD — wondering if this gets better or if I’m forcing the wrong fit
Diagnosed with ADHD right before starting at an MBB firm. Been here a little over a year and still often feel dumb in meetings because I struggle to keep track of fast-moving discussions and multiple workstreams. English also isn’t my first language, which adds to the processing load.
The confusing part is that I actually do good work and get things done — I just seem slower at processing things live compared to others around me.
I had a similar experience at a previous job initially, but adapted much faster there. Haven’t tried stimulant meds yet, only antidepressants which didn’t help.
For people with ADHD in consulting/high-pressure jobs:
- Did it get better with time?
- Did ADHD medication help significantly?
- or did you eventually realize the environment just wasn’t the right fit for your brain?