Changed jobs twice in past 12 months...both wanted drug tests

[Anonymous]

These are six-figure white-collar, remote jobs in both cases. Pre-pandemic I never once had to take a drug test. Is it really that bad out there?

[Anonymous]

Different companies have different policies.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 young adults and both had to have drug tests for employment. It appears to be a one time thing.

[Anonymous]

I am a political appointee and was drug tested.

[Anonymous]

It just depends on the company.

[Anonymous]

I assumed drug testing was standard. I would be surprised if they didn't ask for one.

Do you have reason to be concerned about the results, op?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I assumed drug testing was standard. I would be surprised if they didn't ask for one.

Do you have reason to be concerned about the results, op?

Nope. Never done drugs in my life. I’m just wondering if the desperation among recruiters has something to do with the 1 million Covid deaths, a wave of retirements and too much of the population hooked on drugs.

[Anonymous]

I’m a cpa and had to do a drug test. The nurse stayed in the room While I peed.

[Anonymous]

Just started at a tech company HQd in California and there is no drug testing for any level.

[Anonymous]

I haven't had a drug test in the 21st century.

[Anonymous]

I won’t accept a job if drug testing is required. It’s a gross invasion of privacy.

[Anonymous]

I'm 38yo and have never been drug tested for a job

[Anonymous]

I’ve had testing at jobs. I’ve also worked in hospitals where they checked blood titers in preemployment physical for hepatitis etc.

[Anonymous]

I think big companies in health and pharma tend to test.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think big companies in health and pharma tend to test.

It's also a legal requirement in the financial and insurance industries if you work for a regulated company (bank, broker-dealer, etc). Also required for any companies where you are operating vehicles or machinery.