Drug Testing and Internships

[The Heretic Azazel]

Well I'm trying to get a paid internship for a company that does application development for local businesses who domestically source their jobs. It's only about 6 years old with only 20 employees. I was just wondering what my chances of being drug tested are should I get the position. I'm thinking with so few people, a developing organization wouldn't bother with it, but those who do work there (for a job, not an internship) have dental, life, vision, health, and a 401K (though it's unmatched). So how many of you have been tested for an internship? If it starts in January, would I be tested closer to that time, or closer to the two weeks from now they said they would contact me? I'm going to quit smoking if I won't be tested for a few months.

[Munsu]

Do you know anyone at the company? I would guess that this would vary from company to company. Just stop smoking for the time being and see how it goes... you can always start again if you want.

I know a friend of mine got tested for his intership, but he drank one of those liquids that made the test inconclusive. By the end of it, he didn't get accepted.

[itadakimasu]

my experience w\ drug testing has been at the time of application. The last time I was interviewed and needed a drug test, they hired me contingent on my passing the drug test and background test.

drugs are bad, mmmk.

[Ryllharu]

I've only ever been tested either during the interview process or on my first day. I've gotten the range of tests at different jobs, urine, saliva, and hair (from the leg in this case).

There are a lot of places that claim to have random testing, but so far, the only "random" is when they already suspect someone is heavily using drugs enough to interfere with their job.

I can't think of a place I've worked at or any of my friends have worked at that hasn't tested. They just don't test again after that first time.

[Paulyboy]

I've only ever been tested either during the interview process or on my first day. I've gotten the range of tests at different jobs, urine, saliva, and hair (from the leg in this case).

There are a lot of places that claim to have random testing, but so far, the only "random" is when they already suspect someone is heavily using drugs enough to interfere with their job.

There will always be a piss test during the first day if your doing an internship, like Ryllharu said they won't test you again unless corporate does a 10 year evaluation (right?). But hair? I thought they only do hair if its a level 4 security clearance job?

[Animeniax]

I don't get how doing drugs can outweigh having a sweet job, but I've never been one to enjoy drugs. It's like Ricky Williams and Nick Diaz; they'd rather get high than do their job that pays hundreds of thousands or even millions.

[Mr Squiggles]

Gonna have to echo what the others are saying here, and just say that your best bet is to quit smoking until the interview/possible testing comes, then just pick it up again later if you want.

Worse case scenario, you don't get tested and you just end up with some sobriety time to do some productive things. Plus, it would make you get that much more baked after such a tolerance break.

[The Heretic Azazel]

I need a T-break anyway, and I did find out they test. So Paulyboy, you're saying I'm more likely to be tested closer to January when it begins, and not in a few weeks when they're supposed to call me in?

Ani - I have bad anxiety attacks and insomnia sometimes. It's not all about pleasure.

[Animeniax]

Ahh I see, sorry to assume. Could you get a medical marijuana prescription for these conditions? I guess that partly depends on what state you live in.

[Ryllharu]

But hair? I thought they only do hair if its a level 4 security clearance job?

It is indeed a government contractor job, so yeah, you're probably right.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Ahh I see, sorry to assume. Could you get a medical marijuana prescription for these conditions? I guess that partly depends on what state you live in.

I've been living in Arkansas for 12 years. This state would rather I pray when something ails me.

[Buffalobiian]

I have never heard of being drug-tested for jobs here.

[KitKat]

A lot of my friends had to go through a drug test at the beginning of their job, and still have random drug tests at work I believe. But, that's because they all work in the nuclear power industry, and you really want the person in charge of calculating fuel for your reactor to be in full command of all their faculties.

[Cal_kashi]

I've been drug tested when I work with kids, but never for a technical job.
Most places in Silicon Valley don't test.
There are websites that let you know who does and doesn't test like this:
http://www.testclear.com/dtcompanies/searchcompany2.cfm

check it out.

[Assertn]

Figures the only thread Azazel creates is titled Drug Testing and Internships

[The Heretic Azazel]

Figures the only person who shitposts in my thread is a moderator

[Paulyboy]

I need a T-break anyway, and I did find out they test. So Paulyboy, you're saying I'm more likely to be tested closer to January when it begins, and not in a few weeks when they're supposed to call me in?

Ani - I have bad anxiety attacks and insomnia sometimes. It's not all about pleasure.

Sorry for replying late but im sure about 90% of the time is during the interview. My dad deals with corporate interviews for his construction company.

[samsonlonghair]

Your employer does not have a right to your bodily fluids. If they ask for your urine, piss right in their faces.

[Kraco]

Your employer does not have a right to your bodily fluids. If they ask for your urine, piss right in their faces.

I'm sure that helps you to get selected for the job...

[samsonlonghair]

Damn right, employers love that kinky stuff.

Seriously though, it's not all about getting a job. Getting some respect at your work place matters too.