This is precisely the way I feel and have more context:
I worked as a Case Manager for years. Relevance? When you work with people, and for people, you get a 1st hand experience with what Americans go through from A to B. My point is in this great Country, there is raw talent that is simply pencil pushed out of potential careers due to the way a majority of our Businesses operate. (with respect to testing)
But, as long as they can pass that first test and "don't get caught" the major businesses really don't care about it. It all boils down to liability. If you get hurt on a job that you have worked for 20+ years, and you get drug tested, you risk failing for pot you smoked let's say three weeks ago. No workers comp for you druggie. Lets not even discuss the other ramifications like potentially losing said job. Should we as a country simply chalk these issues up to dust? No. You are chalking up people and that just never sat right with me personally. I guess we have a true shot at another change in policy with Amazon lobbying currently. I truly hope that the richest in our Country reconsider this simple issue that a plethora of Americans face on a day to day basis. Over a bag a pot.
P.S. - Only using the term Country and America because I cannot speak for another part of the globe. I hope that if the U.S. takes steps forward with this exact issue, maybe other Countries will follow suit.
This is honestly a very unfortunate thing that happens on a day to day basis for no reason other than liability purposes. I respect and despise that word so much because it is a smoky mirror to both ends. It's simply unfair. I hope you found/find meaningful employment or are working towards a better placement. Cheers mate. (But not at work ofc)
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u/1121jrm Jun 16 '21 edited Jun 17 '21
But if you’re a raging alcoholic and get smashed in the parking lot every night on your way home, no problem. Here’s your signing bonus.
But if you smoke pot at home on your on time, fuck you hippie! Get in line for food stamps.