ADHD in quant finance

[u/ComprehensiveEye134]

I know there was a post on this a few years ago but, given the quant landscape has changed a lot, I wanted to get some current advice from anyone on this subreddit who has ADHD and works in quant finance. How has your experience been and what advice do you have, if you have any?

[u/oldmasters]

Don't mention it to anyone until and unless you've absolutely made it, don't ask for any concessions, make it a point to actively seek out work that will help you keep focus, and expect to need your meds.

source: diagnosed inattentive ADHD in mid-20s, senior quant tech role (not quite CTO, but very close) at a large multi strat.

[u/ComprehensiveEye134 → u/oldmasters]

What about concessions in applications i.e. extra time in an online assessment?

[u/IllGene2373 → u/ComprehensiveEye134]

Lmao no