Can you OE with a low IQ?

Working two remote jobs for about six months now, and honestly, it's starting to feel overwhelming. Tasks that seem easy for colleagues take twice as long to complete. Out of curiosity, took a few online IQ tests and the scores came back around 88-90. That raised a question about whether this kind of workload is even realistic. Is anyone else out there successfully managing multiple jobs with a similar IQ level, or is this just setting myself up for burnout and mistakes?

That's a really honest reflection, and I think a lot of people in similar situations have asked themselves the same thing. It's natural to look for an explanation when things feel harder than expected.

Something worth considering is how much of the struggle comes from the early stages of building new workflows. The first few months of juggling two roles are often the toughest, regardless of cognitive ability, simply because systems haven't been set up yet and everything requires conscious effort. Maybe it's not about whether the workload is realistic at all, but about how much time is available to adapt and create shortcuts that make the routine more automatic.

There's also the question of whether traditional IQ tests actually measure the skills that matter most in this particular context. Areas like task switching, focus management, and building efficient routines might not show up in a standard test score, but they play a huge role in how sustainable this setup becomes over time.

It's easy to second-guess yourself when the workload feels heavier than expected, especially when you start comparing your pace to others around you. The early months of managing multiple roles can be tough for anyone, regardless of how they score on a cognitive test, because the real challenge is often about building systems and routines that haven't had time to develop yet. There's also the fact that standard tests don't really measure things like task switching or how well you organize your time, which are the skills that actually matter in this kind of setup. A lot of people go through the same doubts and eventually find their rhythm once they figure out what works for them. I remember reading through this thread and seeing how many others had similar concerns but still managed to make it work. It's not about a number, it's about learning your own workflow and sticking with it.