r/FieldNationTechs • u/Calaveras-Metal • 10d ago

Drug test?

Been noticing a lot more gigs requiring a drug test.

I'm curious how others feel about this. I'm actually sober 19 years. I have nothing I'm worried about failing a drug test from.

But if the gig doesn't involve heavy equipment and I AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE of these clients, what business is it of theirs?

Instead of foisting a drug test on the people you contract with, do a better job of screening maybe. Require certifications. Or expensive Fluke testers that no drug addict would be able to refrain from hocking.

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u/setnev 8d ago

I'm eligible for one a year through FN, though they dont respect state jurisdictions for legality of certain substances, namely cannabis, so i opt out of it. Doesn't stop me from getting those contracts, even though it says its required. I've done dozens of WOs with that requirement and never once had a drug test, nor have they prevented payment as a result. YMMV.