Posted: 9/27/2002 6:46:29 PM EDT
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Okay, I have a question regarding pre-employement drug testing. If I am currently prescribed vicotin, soma, and a mild anti-depressant, how will they show up during a drug test? WIll it show that I am a pot user or what?? Do differant drugs show up differantly or will they know that they are legal drugs?? I know that I can take the prescription in with me, but I really don't want the people to know that I take vicatin and others on a almost daily basis. Ideas? |
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Okay, I have a question regarding pre-employement drug testing. If I am currently prescribed vicotin, soma, and a mild anti-depressant, how will they show up during a drug test? WIll it show that I am a pot user or what?? Do differant drugs show up differantly or will they know that they are legal drugs?? I know that I can take the prescription in with me, but I really don't want the people to know that I take vicatin and others on a almost daily basis. Ideas? Ban drug testing because there is no evidence that it works for what they claim it does, is the first thing that comes to mind. In this case, they could deny you a job because you are taking a medication. It doesn't really matter whether the drug is legal or illegal. They don't have to tell you that, of course, they just do it. You could refuse to take the drug test and see what they say. Explain that it is a violation of basic privacy (why should the employer have any interest in whether you smoked a joint last week?)I have done it myself and they caved in and hired me anyway. You could refuse to take it on the grounds that your religion prohibits giving out bodily fluids except for strictly medical purposes. By law, they are prohibited from questioning you about your religion, so they can't even ask you what religion you are. If they do ask, remind them of the law. Or, you could just take your chances and hope they give you the job even though you test positive for a number of drugs. But, if they decide not to give you the job, you are just screwed. Nothing much you can do. |
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Quoted: When you take the test you can list all precribed drugs and the doctor who prescribed them for verification. No need to worry. I believe Vicotin show up like a downer or a qualude. In the past, I listed any prescription drugs I was taking before taking the piss test. The last time, they didn't ask for it and I questioned them on that. They said if there were any questions, the medical officer would call me. They said he was employed by the test lab, not the company. Wolfman, while it is an invasion of privacy, when you are looking for a job in today's market, refusing to take the test is the best way to get the job offer rescinded. |
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Quoted: Okay, I have a question regarding pre-employement drug testing. If I am currently prescribed vicotin, soma, and a mild anti-depressant, how will they show up during a drug test? WIll it show that I am a pot user or what?? Do differant drugs show up differantly or will they know that they are legal drugs?? I know that I can take the prescription in with me, but I really don't want the people to know that I take vicatin and others on a almost daily basis. Ideas? Ban drug testing because there is no evidence that it works for what they claim it does, is the first thing that comes to mind. In this case, they could deny you a job because you are taking a medication. It doesn't really matter whether the drug is legal or illegal. They don't have to tell you that, of course, they just do it. You could refuse to take the drug test and see what they say. Explain that it is a violation of basic privacy (why should the employer have any interest in whether you smoked a joint last week?)I have done it myself and they caved in and hired me anyway. You could refuse to take it on the grounds that your religion prohibits giving out bodily fluids except for strictly medical purposes. By law, they are prohibited from questioning you about your religion, so they can't even ask you what religion you are. If they do ask, remind them of the law. Or, you could just take your chances and hope they give you the job even though you test positive for a number of drugs. But, if they decide not to give you the job, you are just screwed. Nothing much you can do. Drug tests do work. I have plenty of cases that were postive, and the people knew it as soon as I called. Most states have at will employment and not taking a drug test can lead to a recinded offer. In fact, jobs that require any kind of commercial driving are mandated to have regular drug testing. Just let the drug tester know what prescrips your own, and share that with your new company. I'm sure they will be more than happy to work with you. Frisco |
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Quoted: Drug tests do work. I have plenty of cases that were postive, and the people knew it as soon as I called. I don't think he really meant that they don't work, but what good are they? Just because someone tests positive for drugs means nothing. I usually keep any extra pain killers I've got left from whatever I got them for. I've used Vicodin that I got for my leg surgery for a toothache. I would test positive for drugs but what does that mean? I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? I personally think it's all a bunch of bullshit. |
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Drug tests do work. I have plenty of cases that were postive, and the people knew it as soon as I called. Ponyboy got it right. They do detect drugs. They don't "work" in the sense that they have any real meaning to the job. Some research shows that companies that drug test actually have lower productivity than those that don't. Perhaps because they don't get independent thinkers who object to somebody playing with their urine. And, the person they are most likely to catch is a pot smoker -- the person the company has the least to be worried about. You can spend the weekend blitzed on alcohol, meth, and heroin, and be in no shape to work Monday morning, but you can still test clean. Most states have at will employment and not taking a drug test can lead to a recinded offer. Yeah, and more people are coming to the realization that maybe they don't want to work for companies that stupid. In fact, jobs that require any kind of commercial driving are mandated to have regular drug testing. Yes. It is mandated by law, in many cases. Can you figure out how that happened? Let me give you a hint. The largest drug testing company in the nation is headed up by the former head of the DEA. Just let the drug tester know what prescrips your own, and share that with your new company. I'm sure they will be more than happy to work with you. Uh huh. Isn't that a quote from an IRS brochure? |
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Quoted: I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? |
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Drug testing is necessary in todays PROFESSIONAL employment environment. Drug use depicts the persons character. Would anyone want to work with or for a coke addict? In my industry drug testing, FBI background check, and credit check is a norm. Having control of money, its a necessity. Drugs could lead to errors that can be costly to the company, which will/could jeopardize everyone's job. Let's not talk about the possible health problems derived from drug use that can burden the company's health plan. Not to mention days missed. The question of privacy is really a catch-22. Private drug use can carry over to business life. But before anyone starts in about me being holier than though. You don't know what drugs will do. Well, Yes there was a time in my life when I have 'experemented' However, prior to entering the military, I stopped all that noise. Yes, I do know the side effects of more than one drug and how it can affect your work life. Yes what you do in your own home is your business, but home life do spill over to business life more often than not. I would rather not carry the weight of a co-worker cause he/she is strung out from a weekend of partying. |
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Quoted: Drug tests do work. I have plenty of cases that were postive, and the people knew it as soon as I called. Ponyboy got it right. They do detect drugs. They don't "work" in the sense that they have any real meaning to the job. Some research shows that companies that drug test actually have lower productivity than those that don't. Perhaps because they don't get independent thinkers who object to somebody playing with their urine. And, the person they are most likely to catch is a pot smoker -- the person the company has the least to be worried about. You can spend the weekend blitzed on alcohol, meth, and heroin, and be in no shape to work Monday morning, but you can still test clean. Most states have at will employment and not taking a drug test can lead to a recinded offer. Yeah, and more people are coming to the realization that maybe they don't want to work for companies that stupid. Yes everyone has a choice, but these people will never work for a majority of the Fortune 100 Companies. In fact, jobs that require any kind of commercial driving are mandated to have regular drug testing. Yes. It is mandated by law, in many cases. Can you figure out how that happened? Let me give you a hint. The largest drug testing company in the nation is headed up by the former head of the DEA. You know, this is one case where I do believe the right thing has been done. The last thing we need is an 18-wheeler driver smoking pot driving down the interstate. Drug use is known to impair any person's driving ability, much less their judgement around firearms. Just let the drug tester know what prescrips your own, and share that with your new company. I'm sure they will be more than happy to work with you. Uh huh. Isn't that a quote from an IRS brochure? No it's not. Just simply common sense. The company I work for requires a drug screen (hair test) and a 7 year background check. I believe this is reasonable since you do have a choice of where to work. Life is about choices, and if you do drugs, I suggest you choose a company that does not require a drug screen. Frisco |
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Let's see. Every job I've ever had in my life from working on a shrimp boat to the military, required a piss test. In some sensitive positions, up to 15 a year. Big deal. It's urine. I piss away that stuff every day. What do I care if somebody wants to play in it? You don't want to tell your boss your on prescription drugs? Well, as long as you're not running a hammer mill or anything, I'm sure they don't really care. However, I'm all for drug testing for two reasons. Getting run over by some crackhead with a forklift can really ruin your day, and because I really don't feel like doing your work while you're recovering from that massive weekend jag. You can spout off all you want about "personal choices" but when your stupidity starts to effect me, whether thru drugs, alcohol, or whatever, it's no longer a personal choice. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? As a business owner, should you have the right not to employ, say, gun owners? Maybe require applicants to divulge the fact that they own firearms pre-employment? |
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Quoted: You can spout off all you want about "personal choices" but when your stupidity starts to effect me, whether thru drugs, alcohol, or whatever, it's no longer a personal choice. BUT, they don't test for booze. Why not? If someone is not intoxicated on the job from any substance, what freaking business is it of their or yours? I am really tired of people who don't know WTF they are talking about calling other people stupid. |
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Quoted: You know, this is one case where I do believe the right thing has been done. The last thing we need is an 18-wheeler driver smoking pot driving down the interstate. Drug use is known to impair any person's driving ability, much less their judgement around firearms. You know, I hate that argument. It's downright idiotic to suggest that we need to screen for drugs because, "you wouldn't want a {truck driver|doctor|police officer|etc} to be high on {coke|pot|heroin|oxy-contin|play-doh} while doing their job, would you?" Give me a damn BREAK. Absolutely NO ONE is suggesting that legalized drug use should extend to being blitzed on the job! Alcohol is perfectly legal, and we have laws against performing certain activities while under its influence. To suggest that drugs would be somehow different, and chaos would ensue is just downright STUPID. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? As a business owner, should you have the right not to employ, say, gun owners? Maybe require applicants to divulge the fact that they own firearms pre-employment? As long as you are not basing your hiring decision on a protected class (such as ethnicity, religion, etc ...) - YES. Of COURSE you can choose not to give people a job based on firearm ownership. Hell, if I own a business, I can choose to hire people based on their wardrobe, their haircolour, their taste in music, or any number of arbitraty things (as long as they're not in a protected class). In an at-will state, I can also fire people based on absolutely arbitrary stuff. I could fire an employee the second I discover he own a gun, just like I could fire an employee the second I discover he likes to eat brocolli. |
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hey frisco, did you realize marijuana can be detected in your system 30-45 days after having been smoked (weeks after any intoxicating effect). a truck driver, etc etc etc with marijuana in their system only proves they have consumed the substance within the last 45 days. this doesnt exactly equate to being high on the job.in fact my understanding is you can be legal with a BAC of .06 in GA (3 drinks in one hour) and be legal to drive with a CDL, (thats possible intoxication) you need to do some more research on the subject..... to be xtra safe you should avoid doing business with anyone using alcohol, tobacco , or nicotine. JMHO ps. this should be the last forum that does not support an individuals right to treat their own body any way they feel like it. how is it so many steadfast defenders of the 2nd ammendment cant accept the freedom to ingest whatever substance they feel like into their own body? if you cant trust other free individuals with personal drugs , why should you be trusted with your guns? wake up. its about freedom reguardless of the issue......(until you infringe on someone elses rights, freedom of safety) |
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Actually Larry, a lot of places DO watch for alcohol, and have treatment programs for abusers. Just like they do for druggies. Again, what right do you have tying on a bender and creating a hazard on the job, or forcing others to take up your slack? Everyone that has ever held a job knows what it's like to have to do someone else's work because of drug/alcohol use. You're not doing that junk around me. |
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I'm glad that the people I worked with in the nuclear reactor plant were all on mandatory drug tests ... so are the fellas landing F-16's loaded with a dozen 500 pound bombs too. Heck, I'm happy that the whole damn military is tested as there's nothing like a bad day with a special weapon to really screw up a small city. Despite having a population the prime doper age our drug rate is less than 2%. Depending on the test they can tell exactly what you're taking. The GSC will break down the metabolites to fingerprint the drug. I'm willing to bet that vicodin will pop positive. Pot can be detected weeks and weeks later - hair samples can go back months. Most dopers don’t hurt anyone except themselves, except for the lazy ones at work who hurt the bottom line and sometimes people around them … and the ones in car wrecks. [:D] |
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Quoted: Drug testing is necessary in todays PROFESSIONAL employment environment. I would agree with this if you counted alcohol in your list of drugs. Drug use depicts the persons character. This is a blatant stereotype and has no basis in reality. Would anyone want to work with or for a coke addict? Who is talking about addicts? How can you tell the difference between an addict and a weekend recreational user through a test? You can't and that is why they are useless. In my industry drug testing, FBI background check, and credit check is a norm. Having control of money, its a necessity. Drugs could lead to errors that can be costly to the company, which will/could jeopardize everyone's job. Don't forget about alcohol. But then they don't test for that. Let's not talk about the possible health problems derived from drug use that can burden the company's health plan. Not to mention days missed. Ever hear of tobacco or unhealthy eating? The question of privacy is really a catch-22. Private drug use can carry over to business life. So can alcoholism, marital problems, physical ailments and tons of other stuff. Should they start testing for those things too? But before anyone starts in about me being holier than though. You don't know what drugs will do. Well, Yes there was a time in my life when I have 'experemented' However, prior to entering the military, I stopped all that noise. Yes, I do know the side effects of more than one drug and how it can affect your work life. Yes what you do in your own home is your business, but home life do spill over to business life more often than not. I would rather not carry the weight of a co-worker cause he/she is strung out from a weekend of partying. You shouldn't have to carry the weight of a co-worker who can't hack it, regardless of whether it is from drug use, staying out too late clubbing or whatever. If someones work suffers for whatever reason they should be dealt with and fired if that is the best solution. The fact is, drug tests aren't worth the pot their pissed in. |
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Companies and Individuals both have choices...to test for drugs or to take for drugs. I'm all about the freedom to take them, but don't let your choice to take them infringe on my rights... I'm going to leave this topic with two examples of drug abuse: 1. A bus travelling I-20 just east of Terrell, TX ran off the road and hit a concrete pillar killing four youth and the driver. It was later discovered the driver had been up for more than 24 hours prior to the trip and used cocaine. Did drugs cause the accident? Probably indirectly, but nobody deserved to die because the driver chose to do drugs and/or stay up for 24 hours straight. 2. During my college job as a bartender, we hired a new bartender. I was a manager at the time and the new guy was hired and later moved to a manager position to help cover some of the nights. As college bartenders, we did have many after hours parties and they were fun. After I got to know the new guy, I found out he smoked pot. I didn't care that he did, in fact I sat there and watched him before. Now, a few months after he started, the owner comes to me and says that $5,000 is missing? He starts questioning me about it and I have no idea. Two months later, the pothead was caught red-handed with his hand in the kiddy. After he was fired our owner was very nervous of his employees. I didn't like it, but I don't blame the owner. I have no use for a thief. Did drugs cause him to steal? Maybe not, but I bet it didn't help either. Drugs aren't exactly free. In either case, people have choices. If you choose to do drugs, great....but don't infringe on my rights to ride a bus safely and have a pleasant work environment. I also believe that any drug user that tries to work, usually does call in sick more often, and have higher medical costs in the long term. Should you or I or the company have to pay for it? I don't want to pay for their healthcare just like I don't believe in the smoking industry subsidizing medical care for people who CHOOSE to smoke. Life is about choices... If you choose to use drugs that's great but don't steal from me, don't drive my bus/cab/airplane, etc. and don't cause me to cover your slack because your are "sick". I think that is fair. Frisco |
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Quoted: Quoted: I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? As a business owner anything you do is your business. If you only wanted to employ blondes with big tits then that is your call. It's your business, you should be able to do whatever you want with it. Do you think that you have the right to know everything about the personal affairs of all of your employees? If you don't want to employ anyone that has ever done drugs, then that is great and I'm all for it. However, just because somebody smokes weed when they are at home that doesn't mean that they won't be the best damn worker that you've ever had. Just like a couple of other guys that I know that are complete alcoholics but are some of the best, most knowledgeable experts in their field. If you saw them on the weekend you wouldn't hire them to mow your yard. What people like to do on their free time most of the time does not directly coincide to their work ethic. |
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My employer conducts random drug tests of all employees engaged in plant operations. One of the guys in my department was picked and he tested positive. Our policy is to fire anyone who tests positive no matter what the "excuse". Anyway this guy told the story of being in severe pain one weekend after having wisdom teeth cut out on Friday afternoon. He couldn't get ahold of his dentist. His wife had a prescription for Vicodin or some similar drug. So he asked his wife for some of her pills to kill the pain. Thus the positive result. The guy was a model employee and his story checked out. We brought him back to work. He's the only employee I ever heard about who survived a positive test. |
| johninaustin. you dont care what happens with your pee? great! for some people this discloses a ton of information to your employer that has nothing to do with your job performance. how long do you think you would be employed if you have AIDS , diabetes , cancer, etc. you dont give a damn because it has not affected you personally. this is ignorant as hell, especially from a presumably pro 2nd ammendment citizen. (are you brainwashed from the military? the rest of us values our independance.) what if your health insurer ask if you own guns ( to increase your rates) would it matter then? what if the apt. you located doesnt allow firearms on premises? does it matter then? realize any on the job work injury will have a drug test at the hospital, and any coked up forklift drivers will be held liable. IMHO you should not accept an examination of your urine any less than an examination of the serial number of your rifle that is not supposed to be registered. (would you email me the serial numbers of all your guns? why not? your turning over very revealing medical info by submitting your urine. did you realize that health insurers use a database called MIB medical information bureau and may very well have a file on you now that could affect your future insurability later due to information collected from your "who gives a da-- now urine sample?" i dont mean to seem confrontational ,i just think your missing some facts. ill give you info to see if there is MIB file on you if your interested. dave |
| Ok, I must confess,I have been a bad boy..I smoked pot.(but I didn't inhale)[;)] I work for large railroad and we have to take the "random" test, due to some idiot back east that ran his train into another one while watching a ballgame. Has it made the railroad a safer place to work,I don't see it. Like an old fellow once told me...Man created alcohol/crack/coke and heroin,and the good Lord created cannibus,who do you trust?...p.s. Glad I dont work for you frisco |
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ill try to clarify john, 1.do you realize there can be much more medical history determined from your urine than drug use alone? 2. do you realize a major medical conditon could cost you your employment? 3. my mention of health ins. and apartment questions about firearm ownership comes from what i have read on this site. i dont know if this is true in practice. needless to say i dont like it. 4. my (so far) futile attempt has been to show you how much info can be obtained from that yellow substance beyond illegal drug use. 5. you are just as capable of taking a life with your rifle (acting irresponsibly) as a forklift operator. the serial number of your guns would assist in an investigation. this should not be unreasonable as you will volunteer your urine to determine your health status (before a crime). (keep in mind anyone can pass a drug test and then become intoxicated and hurt someone later) 6. im waiting for the serial numbers of your guns as it may help prevent irresponsible behaviour on your part. i am here to discuss a difference in opinion. i really enjoy ar15.com and im not here to upset anybody.. just friendly debate. dave it sounds like you have had to deal with hungover co-workers. i agree, that sucks, but alcahol sounds like the problem, not drugs. |
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Prebanman, the medical concerns you cite are remote possibilities and in any case would make a pretty impressive ADA/discrimination suit. I'd like to point out, my employer already has my medical history, (a complete physical was a requirement for the position) testing urine for diabetes for example would be kind of a waste of time. As for the apartment scenario, I'd love to own an apartment complex. The serial number/gun comparision does not fly because drug use is a mind altering act. Use of a firearm does not affect your perception of reality, especially for hours after you use one, and firearm use does not engender dependence upon itself. (it's not addictive) Just for record, we test 150% of the total work force yearly. Had one positive for cocaine, and around half a dozen for Marijuana. (1100 total employees) All these people signed a letter of understanding stating they would not use illegal drugs. We fired about the same number of people for alcohol offenses. The coke user apparently thought his drug use was more important than his word and a $132,000 a year paycheck. Yes, I've had to deal with the negatives brought about by drug and alcohol use. Everything from petty theft to deaths. I'm still waiting to see the positive. I'll look for your reply in the morning. |
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Quoted: I personaly belive it violates your rights. It seems to me to go to illeagal search and seizure laws. They are searching your blood for the presence of drugs without a warrent. So dont give your consent. Dude, were you high when you typed that? Do you understand that you do not have a RIGHT to a job? You can choose whether you want to submit to a test or not. If you choose not to, then you choose not to work for that company. The concept of "illegal search and seizure" applies to your relationship with the government, not to contracts that you voluntarily choose to enter with an employer. |
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late night reply: 1. MIB is for real. ill give you info. 2. i understand that you have already volunteered your medical history for your particular occupation (presumably $132,000+ a year). many individuals have not received an offer lucrative enough to provide all their history. at that salary level many people would volunteer any record available , even medical records, understandably. 3. i dont rent either , but its nice for you to point out you could own some rentals with your income. 4. i agree it is not appropriate to mix guns(or work) and mind altering substances, and that guns dont cause mind altering moods. however , how can society determine that you are in a fit mental state to secure your firearm (any more than that pesky forklift)at all times(particularly with alcahol being legal). mental states can change quickly. best policy may be for nobody to have guns ( or forklifts: without daily drug tests) due to mood swings, etc? to answer your question about the benefits of drug using employees, i cant name many. some will be the hardest workers you ever know, some arent worth the interview time.its a gamble thats up to the employer , as it should be. if company policy is your fired, your fired. i wont argue with you there. do you believe out of all those employees nobody got the tip off about the test date or cheated on the test? you probilbly busted the most honest drug users you employ(ed). by the way what kind of employees were the 7 that got canned? id tell you how to beat the test , but you might fire a good employee over it! got to go tonight. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? Do you think that you have the right to know everything about the personal affairs of all of your employees? If you don't want to employ anyone that has ever done drugs, then that is great and I'm all for it. However, just because somebody smokes weed when they are at home that doesn't mean that they won't be the best damn worker that you've ever had. ".... What people like to do on their free time most of the time does not directly coincide to their work ethic. |
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I love the way you snipped my post to put it completely out of context of the way I wrote it. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I've got friends that smoke weed all day long when they aren't at work. On weekdays they go to work, do their job and go home. What does them doing drugs on their own time have to do with their work? Do you think that you have the right to know everything about the personal affairs of all of your employees? Like I said before, it's your business so you can hire whoever you want. I don't care if you make them take piss tests and wear purple wigs. If you don't want to employ anyone that has ever done drugs, then that is great and I'm all for it. However, just because somebody smokes weed when they are at home that doesn't mean that they won't be the best damn worker that you've ever had. ".... What people like to do on their free time most of the time does not directly coincide to their work ethic. It seems like to put too much faith in drug testing. I work for a Fortune 500 corporation that drug tests everyone upon hiring and also retains the right for random drug testing. I know for a fact that there is a good percentage that smoke weed and quite a few that I suspect do a lot more than that. I only know because I've seen them out on the weekends or bumped into them at other places. You'd never know it from only knowing them at work or by judging from their work performance. It just seems to me that a lot of you live in a fantasy land regarding drug use and drug users. I'm only trying to introduce you to reality. |
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I know this is completely off the topic, but I know of some apartments in Illinois that have it in the lease that 'firearms, of any kind, whether legal or illegal, are not permitted in the apartment' Just an FYI. >RE: prebanman > 9/30/2002 12:06:37 AM > >3. my mention of health ins. and apartment . >questions about firearm ownership comes from >what i have read on this site. i dont know if >this is true in practice. needless to say i >dont like it. |
| LoL..Some of these post crack me up...I have been involved in drug testing for a number of years now being I'm a professional driver. At first, I was pissed about taking the test at all because of the error factor in the testing in the early days. There were alot of drivers losing jobs because of it. So I decided to find out more about drug testing and what the testers were looking for. 1st. of all, One person posted about only being tested for certain things, this is correct. As far as the employer finding out you have a medical condition, they need to ask the testers to check for that. Everytime you add a new item to check, the cost goes up. Thank God that over the years now the testing is more correct. My company checks for the 3 most common drugs only, and could give a damn about anything else because now THEY are in compliance...Just my thoughts..Trucker |
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Just My $.02 worth. I'm in an Aviation Job that requires Pre-employment and Random testing. Over the years I've been tested several times. For Both Drugs and Alcohol. I've never smoked pot/snorted coke or done pills, but I drink on occasion. like it or not, Booze is legal, pot/coke/pills are not. I'll concede that there are lots of alcoholics, but if they don't test positive, they are within the law. The illegal drug user is always illegal.. |
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Take the test, and tell them about any legal drugs that have been prescribed to you. Really no way around it. If you have alot of time, you could try to find out how long it takes to get rid of those drugs from your body, each is different. I believe that it would be illegal for a company to recind employment based on your admitting to taking prescription drugs. Unless they were specifically banned when performing a safety related function. The Americans with disabilities act gives you certain rights. Consider cutting down. The legal drug dealers will kill you just as fast as Tyrone Crackman down the corner. Just ask Elvis! good luck |