What is your advice on whether to inform your employers that you have ADD? I am a customer care consultant and sometimes I just want to tell them but on the other hand I don't want to jeopardize my position. I have been doing the same job for 8 years and believe me my ADD could explain to them a lot of my shortcomings.
An answer to this question was provided by ADD Coach Nancy Ratey. Thank you Nancy for your input!
Generally speaking I always advise people not to disclose unless it is done with a very specific purpose in mind, meaning if you need an accommodation. If not, then it is not advisable. It sounds to me your employer values your work despite your own feeling about your performance since they have kept you on for 8 years! Maybe setting some time aside to brainstorm some ideas with your boss about how you could improve your performance would help? That way it will show initiative on your part and involve him/her in the process.