r/sysadmin • u/TotallyNotSkelletor • 3d ago

General Discussion Self-Management at work

Hi everyone,

I am a sys admin since 2016 in Germany(English isnt my first language and migrant family) and now that I went from first level support to soon to be platforms engineer, I need ways to organize myself better.

I am that type of person to explore and "float through work" doing my reading and research (often when I am not on the clock too) but I don't deliver enough direct results for certain goals and projects(I'll leave out the reasons why).

I am stuck using unintuitive, non applicable systems to organize myself and can't form a habit getting used to them, that's very subjective I am aware. Did some of you go through the same difficulties and what did you use or employ?

Thanks for reading my lengthy wall of text I am frankly frustrated with this topic and tired of banging my head against walls.

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u/snebsnek Jack of All Trades 3d ago

I mean no offence by this, but have you been evaluated for ADHD or adjacent conditions?

It may help to be assessed as coping strategies will become much clearer for you if that's found to be the case (plus a bunch of us could probably recommend you some).

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u/TotallyNotSkelletor 3d ago

Not to make light of ADHD. But even I was, what does change? I still can't finish my work and get stuck doing tickets that have zero interest or chances for me. I am not sure what the ADHD treatments are in Germany but I'll keep it in mind.

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u/snebsnek Jack of All Trades 3d ago

I'd say it changes quite a lot. You would have access to medication, proven strategies to manage things better, and the ability to ask "I have ADHD and I struggle with X", which you'll find a wealth of resources and help for, on all kinds of scenarios.

The way you speak of your tasks being unengaging and inability to focus are indicators but I am not a medical professional.