Undiagnosed ADHD. Jobs get repetitive after the “training” phase.
My job is to replace smart gas meter devices. It involves a lot of driving, and repeating the same installation process 20+ times a day. Sometimes something interesting happens, but they are getting fewer and farther between. I’ve been there a couple months and I am getting burnt out from the repetition. As of right now, I usually watch videos or eat on my breaks.
Things I’ve considered:
- Podcasts (I’d have to use my own phone, and I feel like I’d get bored of these pretty quick)
- Music (I listen to music when I’m driving, but not during the installs. I could bring a bluetooth earpiece and listen all day, but again, I feel like I’d get burnt out/bored)
- Call someone (I dont have the social capacity to talk for 8 hours. I also have to ring doors and talk to residents)
- Give in to distractions (I can allow myself to stop and explore every so often, but not too often because I have a quota)
Have y’all found anything that helps throughout the day?
A lot of people mention podcasts, but what really helps me do boring tasks are audio dramas. They are shows meant to be listened to. These are different from audio books where you get a narrator, they have sound effects and several voice actors playing different characters.
Some good starting points IMO (all on Spotify)
Interesting! An audible show sounds entertaining. Might have to dabble with comedy recordings too, but id probably look silly laughing randomly around people’s houses