Get in there!
Had a job interview yesterday morning, got a call at 12pm saying to expect a call for a second interview. They called me at 5 saying they'd like to offer me a position subject to references and drug testing.
Bit worried about the drug testing though as I smoked pot last weekend and I've heard it can stay in your system for up to 90 days.

In other news, I bought six packs of pickled onion Monster Munch yesterday!

Weekend plans?
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:39, 26 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I think it depends whether you're a casual user
if you're regular it will stay in your system for a bit, if it was just a once-off you might be okay. Congratulations on the job though
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:44, Reply)

Thanks.
Maybe smoked a few bowls in a month, prior to that nothing for 12 years.

And employers are under no obligation to give you a job if you fail, even with a medical MJ card.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:45, Reply)

surely if you're taking it for medical reasons
(prescribed even) that would be a mitigating factor?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:56, Reply)

They can take it into account,
but this company is huge so it may not be in their policy. I'll just have to wait and see.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:58, Reply)

protip
don't break the law.
( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:54, Reply)

Actually, I'm not.
I legally (and genuinely) carry a medical marijuana card.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 17:58, Reply)

I don't believe you.

( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:01, Reply)

So?

( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:02, Reply)

I'm calling you a liar online
I put it to you that you don't have a 'medical marijuama card' and know less about drug policy than myself.
( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:06, Reply)

Its illegal to smoke weed, even if you claim to be taking it for medical reasons.
More often than not you won't get prosecuted. There are some canaboids that get used (as anti-emetics I think) in the treatment of chemo patients but its not the same as smoking a joint.

Nobody has ever pleaded medical necessity successfully as a defence to possession of a controlled drug, some MS suffers have tried though.

I've just realised that you might not be in the UK though...
( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:10, Reply)

No idea what the law is in other English speaking countries
Perhaps 'medical cards' exist in California or somewhere like that.
( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:11, Reply)

I'm in California.
I'm allowed to carry a certain amount on me, and am legally allowed to grow up to six plants myself.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:12, Reply)

Good for you.
Although sorry that you have some fucked up disease.
( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:13, Reply)

No worries.
The law's still a bit contentious over here. If I were to travel to another State, the card would be ineffective. I certainly couldn't fly with any in possession, and to use it as a defence you'd have to submit all medical records.

In my case, I've got osteoarthritis in my knees and hips, and it helps with pain management.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:20, Reply)

don't want to be all like lil wayne up in da clink

( Lisette von Falcon, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:24, Reply)

YEAH WORMULUS
STOP ACTING LIKE A KNOW-IT-ALL CUNT
( Lisette von Falcon, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:13, Reply)

I like how my post above her reply says this anyway
and it was a guess.
( WormuIus, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:17, Reply)

yeah yeah
moving on
( Lisette von Falcon, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:20, Reply)

Show them the card, and explain why you have it when you take the test.
That way your honestly will outweigh their surprise.
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:05, Reply)

This statement should not in any way taken as "advice", but it's what I'd do.

( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 18:06, Reply)

Should not be a problem
For an infrequent user, THC residue will remain in your urine for 10 days to 2 weeks maximum. You should be able to delay a test for a couple of days if you are borderline (prior commitement etc)

You can increase the rate at which the THC residue is broken down by your body by increasing your intake of Vitamin B.

The easiest way to do this is to eat 4 or 5 bannanas a day for the next week and put marmite on your morning toast.

The bad news is that the bannanas will have you shitting like a masked German coprophile.

The good news is that Beer is also a good source of vitamin B.

If you have smoked on a regular basis for a long while it can take up to 2 months or longer to be sure you will pass, and be aware that if you are smoking very strong resin based cannabis it will take longer to shift, especially the opiate spiked varieties.

You should be fine though, remember plenty of nanas.

All the best

/edit

Also on the day of the test, make sure you wash your hands, forearms etc with an alcohol based wash. This is to make sure that any THC contamination from your tending of your plants does not transfer to the sample you give or the container.
( RadG Drinking Mojitos in the sun, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 21:00, Reply)

Oh, I don't actually have plants.
But I could if I wanted to. The test is Friday next week as I'm going to Vegas Monday, and haven't smoked since Sunday.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 21:16, Reply)

so thats 12 days?
You should be ok

Get eating those bannanas, drinking beer and plenty of marmite!

Best o luck


Also stay well clear of passive inhalation until the test.
( RadG Drinking Mojitos in the sun, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 21:24, Reply)

Getting the Job
Like I've said, only post when pissed.

To get the job you need to pass the test. Period. Do everything - everything - b4 the test.

Still going to Liverpool in September.............
(BalthasarusWhodatSaintdeVinci, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 22:21, Reply)

I didn't think the most general drug tests actually test for pot
More stuff like Coke and what not.

/not an expert
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 22:51, Reply)

Drug testing
They test for the easy stuff - like a joint. she has to do everything she can to cover it - I don't know what that is, I know as someone who got the results. Good Luck
(BalthasarusWhodatSaintdeVinci, Fri 30 Apr 2010, 23:01, Reply)