DETOX for pay raise...

[Germanator]

Well I am curently a little over four weeks into a self imposed THC detox and I thought I would share my thoughts on the effects of these last four weeks on my life.

I am a medicinal cannabis user, and have been for over 5 years (officially). I vape most of my medication, but I am a social type of guy so I can't resist the weekend J or blunt. I smoke maybe twice a day on average. Once before I eat breakfast, and once before I go to bed.

The medical reason I used cannabis was originally to recover from having a cancerous tumor romoved near my shoulder. In the years since my pain from the surgery has ended, I use cannabis for a sleep aid (I still have discomfort while sleeping on my side), and also as a general stress aid due to the nature of my job....ahhh my job. The reason I quit the great plant was to switch braches and recieve a much deserved pay raise! One upside, as a member of management I know that the company does drug test at two times...once during initial hiring, and a second time NOW! I was given a heads up by a good friend and co worker at the new location of the test, and quit that moment.

I'm kind of losing track of where this post was going...I'm stuck somewhere between hating my job for making me quit, and losing all this sleep...and hating the stigma behind smoking cannabis. Anyone who meets me professionaly would never assume I smoke ever day, so where is the argument for drug testing? I'd say my performance has suffered since I had to quit...I feel my mood is worse in general and I am tired due to a lack of sleep.

This rant is over. I start on Monday the new location, and I'll be back posting online...not depressed and hopefully still employed

Germ

 

[Guest]

Is the job really worth it then? Go somewhere less stressful and demanding on your head and body or grind it out for a year and quit then live the life with the money you saved up.

 

[Absolut]

That's some bad news Germ
Did they want you to take the test right at that moment?

For pre-employment screenings I usually
buy some synthetic urine, have had 100% success rate
Some companies do saliva tests. Best way to pass those
is to stay clean for at least 24 hrs, 48-72 hrs if heavy user

I have to agree with you about the stigma behind cannabis users
most people think we are lazy and fall into a stupor.
Those anti-drug ads are doing a great job spreading misinformation
and instilling fear into parents who are ignorant or just
very close minded when it comes to anything 'drug' related.

Anyways, good luck with your new job
hopefully you won't have much trouble getting back
with surprise drug testing cause I know how stressful that can be.
This next bowl is for you Germ

 

[Germanator]

Good question. Is the job worth it? Well up until 4 weeks ago the job was worth it. I think I am paid well for my education and experience. That being said, one of the few things I have realized is that money does not matter much when you are not happy, and not being able to exercise my personal freedom to smoke has made me unhappy. So in a way, my job is not worth it.

But, I live in Southern California, so giving up my benefits and pay is unfortunatley out of the question right now, but quiting and living it up is a good idea for the future.

Not to say that I'm broke, but I do like the financial freedom my job has given me.

 

[Guest]

Where is the argument for drug testing for cannabis?The drug rehab and prison rehab industry profit from it,probation and parole departments make sure of that.In business insurance rates are lowered for drug free workplaces,that pertains to you.The testers themselves like Quest diagnostics profit from it too,everyone gets a slice lol.Most of all I believe that screening for cannabis along with drugs like cocain and heroin perpetuates the myth that they are somehow similar,prolonging demonization of the kindness.

 

[Sheriff Bart]

you could use your meds and fake the test...

maybe?

 

[krys0513]

I am there with you buddy....I am on the last leg of my 3 months I have to take a hair test for my new employment. Which SUCKS......I am in the same boat as you I use it to sleep as well...

I started to use precripition sleep aids like Lunesta to help...but even with that I still find myself easily provoked by little things.

My husband is counting the days before I can smoke again because he says I am just down right mean when I cannot smoke. It is sad that in the "land of the free" we are forced to give up something that helps some of us be better more productive people just to be able to make a decent living.

Awh only a couple of days left then I take the test and I am free to light up again. I can hardly wait.

 

[Sheriff Bart]

wait, so even if you gots a script for it or are in compliance w/215 or w/e it is, they can refuse you the job for using it?

 

[krys0513]

Yes if it is company policy that to test you. Even if your state has legalized it for medical purposes....employers still have the right to test you and refuse to offer you a job if you test positive for it.

Now different story from what I understand if you are already employed and test positive. But I think even that depends on the company.

 

[budvapor]

hang in there guys! soon you'll be partaking again!

 

[Germanator]

I agree with it all ^

Behind every unjust law there is power and money to gain. I wouldn't feel confident "faking" the test. There is a bit of money involved with passing it, and I have read so many conflicting statements about detox drinks, synthetic urine and even the amount of sober time needed to pass a urine test...I'm going off of NORML's guidelines and hope that a little over 4 weeks will do the job.

I've read that hair tests are racist in that they are more likely to detect in people who have a darker complexion. There will be no hair test me for, but the idea of somone not passing a test on account of myself having blonde hair and them black curly hair makes me sick.

Fire one up for me...and I'll gladly return the favor in a few.

Germ

 

[Sheriff Bart]

better safe then sorry man, sorry to hear it though. i will smoke one for ya for sure. and with more money,,,oh the more grows!

 

[Aestivus]

Yes if it is company policy that to test you. Even if your state has legalized it for medical purposes....employers still have the right to test you and refuse to offer you a job if you test positive for it.

Now different story from what I understand if you are already employed and test positive. But I think even that depends on the company.

I thought it was because in cali it's only a recommendation and as far as your anti-discrimination rights go you need a perscription or is that mistaken?

 

[Guest]

hang in there!i took 2 months off and buzzed my long hair for a hair test that never came but now i've got something solid for the moment

if I was you, i'd be especially careful and still follow quickdetox procedures on top of the time you've taken off just to make sure you're extra clean.

that first hit back is gonna be soooo good. It's worth the wait, just don't give in to the pressure at the last minute.

 

[Germanator]

Going in for the test in a few... Let you all know how it went, and maybe I'll post some pics of the J to follow.

Germ

 

[Feyd]

Good luck

 

[its just sky fi]

better make it a 4 weeks-worth fatty.

 

[Jack Crevalle]

You officially joined the Rat Race! COngrats, now get a mortgage you can barely pay, a straight wife who tries to make you feel bad for smoking, and 3 pain in the ass kids LOL
The American Dream!

All joking aside. I basically refuse to work for anyone who discriminates me for Cannabis, in any form. It's your choice, is what I'm getting at..Stand up for what you believe in.

good luck.

 

[Germanator]

Yes the great American rat cage! I feel you Jack, I have had this stoned discussion many times. Thankfully I do not have the 3 kids or the nagging wife yet...only a beautiful girl and hopefully no unexpected tax write offs in the near future!

I'm pretty sure that the reason I was drug tested today is due to the fact that I will be a branch manager and will have a company car. Pretty excited about the car (which I failed to mention in my first rant).

With you on standing up as well. I just have to do it in another way. I attend as many medicinal rallies as possible, and have been dropping off meds for over a year now. It is hard to boycott corporate America though after all the years and money I put into my education. To each his own...and my own was passing the test.

Hope everyone still detoxing makes it through in good spirits...peace all
Germ

 

[Jack Crevalle]

Right on German, great perspective, unfortunately we have to play the game sometimes to survive in these low job offering, low paying , high gas price days...