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Drug test at possible employer - just tell them I've smoked pot before?

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I honestly believe that most (not all) employers who drug test simply do it because their competitors do it. Nobody seems to have any published info as what is an expected result.
Similar to the credit check nobody seems to have a good reason why they do it or what they expect.
 
I think you can go into a 'head shop' and buy a potion that will flush your system and allow you to pass your test , for around 50 $ . This knowledge came to me as hearsay , I have not had the need .
 
lol I can't believe this is even a question. How many times in your life have you known someone to "fail" a test and then be rewarded for that?

If a company is testing for drugs, it is likely for insurance reasons as dictated by the company's insurance carrier. The chances of getting the job if you 'fail' the drug test are slim to none.

I remember being required to take a drug test when we moved to Florida and I started a job with my prior law firm. I was actually somewhat insulted by the requirement but they did it for every employee from the mail room to the shareholders. Anyone failing the test wasn't getting a job as it would screw up their insurance premiums.
 
As a drug testing scientist for the Navy, I can assure you that you will pass a urinalysis if you have not smoked in the last 7 days. Flushing your system will not work but if you drink a lot of water a couple hours before the test it can help some. Typically the cutoffs are sensitive to ingestion up to 4 days maximum.
 
squirrel dog said:
I think you can go into a 'head shop' and buy a potion that will flush your system and allow you to pass your test , for around 50 $ . This knowledge came to me as hearsay , I have not had the need .
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Nah, everytime I"ve done something shady in my life it's come back to bite me in the ass. I've heard about those potions but, honestly, then I'll be fearing the random drug test for the rest of my worklife there.

It's not a heavy machinery sorta job at all (and I don't smoke during the day, let alone the work day) - if I fail I fail is my attitude, but I'm not skipping the follow up interview.

I think I'll take another poster's advice and just be clean for 7 days, but just because it's better to be clear minded for my first job interview in a while.
 
Fanatical Meat said:
I honestly believe that most (not all) employers who drug test simply do it because their competitors do it. Nobody seems to have any published info as what is an expected result.
Similar to the credit check nobody seems to have a good reason why they do it or what they expect.
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No. They do it because there is a cost savings associated with it.
 
slackerinabox said:
Nah, everytime I"ve done something shady in my life it's come back to bite me in the ass. I've heard about those potions but, honestly, then I'll be fearing the random drug test for the rest of my worklife there.

It's not a heavy machinery sorta job at all (and I don't smoke during the day, let alone the work day) - if I fail I fail is my attitude, but I'm not skipping the follow up interview.

I think I'll take another poster's advice and just be clean for 7 days, but just because it's better to be clear minded for my first job interview in a while.
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If you want the job, I'd just be clean from here until the test. 7 days might work, but for someone that smokes often 7 won't clear it.

It really sucks that this bullshit even takes place. Mostly insurance companies giving a discount. I'm 1 for 2 on passing drug tests. The one time I failed I was employee of the year for the company and a solid worker. They pretty much swept that fail under the rug.
 
SP33Demon said:
Are you also surprised that the U.S. has the best economy in the world as well? If you're on smack, it's a good thing for an employer to know about. Weed may not as big of a deal, but how does an employer know if it's a 24/7 addiction or something you only do on weekends? They err on the side of caution with zero tolerance because you cannot rely on people to be truthful.
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best economy in the world? sorry, I need more than a skewed opinion to verify the voracity of that claim.

And back on topic, many places that drug screen prior to hiring will not hire you if you fail the test, it's unfortunately, that simple.
 
slackerinabox said:
Full disclosure - yes. I self medicate for social anxiety disorder (I used to take lexapro, which made me gain 50 pounds and made peeing difficult, bad scene) but, beyond justifications, I enjoy it (I don't drink, quit nicotine and have been dieting - pot is literally my only vice)

Since I smoked as recently as last week I'm fairly certain I'll fail. I'm not on any form of public assistance (including unemployment) so calm down republicans 🙂 I'm mostly thinking disclosure would benefit the employer not me - why waste time if they have a zero-tolerance policy? My wife's opinion is to see how things go and to disclose at the time of the test, not before
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The problem with that is you'll be disclosing to a lab, not your employer. Plus, you're basically telling them what to look for. I'd explain the situation to your employer but chances are they're going to pass on you based on the fact that they want a drug test in the first place.
 
Sheik Yerbouti said:
best economy in the world? sorry, I need more than a skewed opinion to verify the voracity of that claim.

And back on topic, many places that drug screen prior to hiring will not hire you if you fail the test, it's unfortunately, that simple.
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Where the hell have you been? It's common knowledge that the U.S. is the #1 economy in the world and not being doped up while working has something to do with it. Do you think actuaries are dumbasses? The requirement is in place for a reason - if you're high on the job, you're putting that business at legal risk.
http://money.cnn.com/news/economy/world_economies_gdp/
 
DaveStall said:
So the real issue is that you have smoked week recently? I don't think it stays in your system for a long time.

That's a tough one. If you think you are going to fail the test, might as well be up front about it.
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Depends on the person, amount of use, etc. 4-6 weeks is not unusual to go from regular use down to where you'll pass a piss test.

OP, piss tests are easy to beat, and they are almost never observed unless you drive a train or something. If it's a hair test... good luck.
 
SP33Demon said:
Where the hell have you been? It's common knowledge that the U.S. is the #1 economy in the world and not being doped up while working has something to do with it.
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Haha, get out of here. The U.S. economy was built by drunks. Hell, the guy who is usually touted as the awesome-est president of the 20th century was the son of a bootlegger.
 
SP33Demon said:
Where the hell have you been? It's common knowledge that the U.S. is the #1 economy in the world and not being doped up while working has something to do with it. Do you think actuaries are dumbasses? The requirement is in place for a reason - if you're high on the job, you're putting that business at legal risk.
http://money.cnn.com/news/economy/world_economies_gdp/
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If you think a large portion of the work force out there isn't "doped up" you are quite mistaken.
 
SP33Demon said:
Are you also surprised that the U.S. has the best economy in the world as well? If you're on smack, it's a good thing for an employer to know about. Weed may not as big of a deal, but how does an employer know if it's a 24/7 addiction or something you only do on weekends? They err on the side of caution with zero tolerance because you cannot rely on people to be truthful.
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I'm surprised because all you guys seem to do is bitch about rights and freedom, but then freely give out your bodily fluids to random strangers without complaint.

To tie drug testing to a strong economy is specious at best and complete idiocy at worst.

KT
 
Markbnj said:
Haha, get out of here. The U.S. economy was built by drunks. Hell, the guy who is usually touted as the awesome-est president of the 20th century was the son of a bootlegger.
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I don't want to get political but, yeah - I've worked in many industries and the people on top seem to be dopers one way or the other (finance loves the cocaine, docs liquor up after hours, CEOs pop pills).

It's silly to think american ingenuity is based off of sobriety, I think it's mostly built on uppers during the day and downers to help us sleep afterwards.

Heck, during an internship for a film job years ago part of the orientation was "don't be a snitch, people in this industry do drugs."
 
Urine test can detect 31-44 days from last use if the concentration of thc metabolites in the urine are greater than 50ng/ml then you fail it.

hair test...6 months. I dont know how this one works 😉

7 days will do nothing whatsoever

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feralkid said:
Unnecessary use of the term "literally" is one of the gravest of mankind's vices.
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Eh, I'm not a fan of grammar nazis or people who get hung up on word usage - life's too short, it's not something I care about in a casual forum environment, and my experience has been that grammar nazis give awful head and are completely selfish in the sack, while being dull bores to hang out with.. Literally.. YMMV, of course.
 
LPCTech said:
Urine test can detect 31-44 days from last use if the concentration of thc metabolites in the urine are greater than 50mg/ml then you fail it.

hair test...6 months. I dont know how this one works 😉

7 days will do nothing whatsoever
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I see 4-10 days on google, but I know it's not an exact science. And I"m fat so it'll probably linger longer
 
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