Posted by Dinah on September 20, 2004, at 12:34:12
In reply to Well... » Dinah, posted by Colleen D. on September 18, 2004, at 23:54:30
That sounds like a good start, Colleen. :)
I know that my OCD contributes to my being very good at what I do professionally. My work is very very accurate. And I'm conscientious. My mood disorder keeps me from being as reliable as I'd like and everything seems to be done under the gun. But overall, part of what makes me a good employee is my OCD.
My husband has a lot of OCD traits, and I'd say the same about him.
I also have had discussions with people who have had trouble keeping good accurate workers in positions where they'd like to have little turnover and high accuracy. I tell them to look for someone with OCD or OCD traits. We tend not to like change, so aren't as likely to trade up in jobs. And we're reliable and accurate. And while they have to put up with a bit in the way of soothing anxiety and resistance to change, it's a good payoff for that type of position.
I can definitely see the role that mild to moderate OCD plays in keeping society running smoothly.
You must have good calm nerves along with that OCD though. Three kids five and under!!! I'd be so overstimulated, I'd be nothing but a gibbering wreck. Congratulations on a job well done. :)
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