Self-Employment: advantages and disadvantages for people with ADHD
This is not an exhaustive list of pros and cons for self-employment but just ones that may be most relevant for those with ADHD.
1. People with ADHD can have the creativity, resilience, and energy that it takes to work in a self-employed capacity. The lack of a safety net that is associated with being self-employed can be a big challenge. Your ADHD may mean that you can take risks that pay off.
2. Think about whether being self-employed will have a positive impact on your motivation. Think about the trade-off between your personal and professional life. Is now a good time to think about being self- employed in terms of your personal commitments and financial position? Most people find that they rely on savings or financial support from another person when they are starting their own business. 3. Are you thinking of going into business on your own or with someone else? If you are considering working with another person then think about whether you have worked with them before, if they are a friend then working with that person changes the dynamic of your relationship. Is this something you want to risk? If you are going to work with someone else do you have different strengths and weaknesses? Will you have an agreement around money or roles and responsibilities before you start? 4. When you become self-employed you often have to take on all the roles of the business, at least in the beginning. These are wide and varied, which might be a good thing, but also may be a challenge. Here are some roles that you may end up needing to do (on top of the core work); accounts, cleaning, sales, marketing, and project management, amongst many others.
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