I could care less if marijuana is legalized or not but there are so many things wrong with that ad. They treat pot like it’s a religion that should not be persecuted.

Even if it was legal you would still lose your job for using it or having used too much of before your shift. That’s how alcohol still works. There would still be drug tests for alcohol and weed and the company would have the right to say it’s your right to use but it’s our right not to continue employing you too.

I knew a guy who quit the best paying job he ever had because they required a drug test. The dude chose drugs over self preservation.

I do however agree with it being waste on resources to prosecute people who are only being charged with growing or using a small amount. A lot of the people they are talking about though are being prosecuted for a lot more than taking a toke.

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Yes, the testing is usually based on an acceptable usage. Meaning they look for people who were binge drinking the night before not people who had a soothing drink.

If it comes to feeding my family and advancing my career to better support myself you better believe I’ll refrain from drinking or doing drugs.

On the other hand though I do have to mention something that does suck about drug testing. I do believe that the employer has a right to conduct them they need to be conducted with common sense and as a means to protect the integrity of the business that might be otherwise impacted by impaired employees.

I had another friend that was employeed at Lexmark (don’t even get me started on them) and the alcohol policy was used to push her out of her job.

I’m not saying the system is flawless nor arguing it’s validity just that it is the company’s right and if you have to sacrifice a leisurely activity (or just put it off till Friday) for the sake of your career it’s not the end of the world.

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