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KermitTheHermit

Just got my doctors rec, dispensary says I'm good to go, and I get a call about an interview for a job that I applied for two months ago. I have no idea whether they have a drug test policy, so I'll have to sit tight for a bit.

I haven't had a toke in over a year; I was kind of looking forward to it.

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h^2 O

what's with all the "drug testing" talk? Fuck THAT. Only way I'm taking a drug test is if it's for a 300k manhattan executive job..with the whole physical and blood work, insurance policy...
not for 50 grand a year
 
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KermitTheHermit

h^2 O said:
what's with all the "drug testing" talk? Fuck THAT. Only way I'm taking a drug test is if it's for a 300k manhattan executive job..with the whole physical and blood work, insurance policy...
not for 50 grand a year
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Well on the one hand, states are loosening up with decrim and medical laws, and on the other, it seems like more companies require testing, at least pre-employment.

Right now, with the recession, employers have the upper hand. If things improve, they may have to slack off on the testing if they want any qualified applicants.
 
TooNormal

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Actually I believe testing is usually related to Health Care insurance. [except in high danger/exposure jobs: construction, pilots, nurses, etc.]

The insurance companies give the employers a premium/group benefits break if they test at start of employment. We all know this is shite, since most of the off-topics that would have the potential to impact health a LOT more than cannabis get flushed from the system a lot quicker, and they don't test to see if your liver is pickled already from alcohol.

I suspect it started to drum up business for the testing companies and was further fueled thanks to the "Drug War" mantra in the 80's/90's.

And with the recession and unemployment rates, it's kinda hard to say "no" regardless of the level of job.
 
TooNormal

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As an aside, since you have your rec, isn't there any protection from employer discrimination in CO?

[Not sure if you want to become the case-law trendsetter however, LOL, back to the point on needing employment in this economy, not a lawyer and legal-fees.]
 
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MoldyFrogToe

h^2 O said:
what's with all the "drug testing" talk? Fuck THAT. Only way I'm taking a drug test is if it's for a 300k manhattan executive job..with the whole physical and blood work, insurance policy...
not for 50 grand a year
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what happens when it's 'pay your bills vs have no job' time, though?
 
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KermitTheHermit

I think the amendment specifically says that there's no protection against employer sanctions.

As far as testing vs. work, sometimes opportunities come up, and you have to weigh the trade offs. It's a personal decision, and has to be considered case-by-case.
 
grouchy

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My boss usually gives me 30 days notice before I have a test coming. Our tests usually are for other companys that we do work for.
 
barnyard

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its easy if its not a DOT test

for dudes: two pairs of tightie whities, a bottle of quickfix/heating pad and a microwave. Heat the quickfix bottle to 100 degrees in microwave, rubber band heating pad to bottle and insert in between nut sack and thigh. You are good to go!


no reason to stop puffing or not apply for certain jobs just because the company requires a pre-employment drug screen

the world is an absurd place ~ don't take it personally
 
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KermitTheHermit

Done with a phone interview and an on-site interview...no flags yet on a pee test. I don't really expect it, but it would be hell to toke up, then find out I got the job, but gotta pee in a bottle first.

Patience...
 
canadiancracker

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about 4 years ago i left my non drug testing night job for a more paying day job. i did the interviews, skill testing tests and the pyhsical tests. even a physical exam a doctor even checked my balls with the cough thing.
i was sent home and then recieved a call about 2 days later saying friday after completing a drug test you are hired.
well i went for the test and cause im in canada and dont give a fuck about weed in my piss i just told them straight out your gonna find weed in my piss, i smoke to help my sleep because i work nights. the drugs piss tester said whatever they dont care about weed here... its more for harsher drugs....
needless to say i was never called back and never hired...

yet i have a friend whos checked on by the leo cause hes a violent pcizophrenic. and he just heats up his clean friends pee and pours it into the test cup... the guy doesnt even watch him... he gets to still use., cocaine, mdma, mescaline, ketamin, speed, and weed.
and hes a violent convict... but because he has a mental illness hes got a get out of jail free card.

but yet for a job i was watched... pretty bs..
 
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h^2 O

grouchy said:
My boss usually gives me 30 days notice before I have a test coming. Our tests usually are for other companys that we do work for.
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now that's just creepy. And the garbage pail av makes sense. YOu must have something like on "Worst Jobs" - murder scene clean up or something. Man. Hey hey hey, smoke weed every day
 
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