So I went to the contracting agency to sign

[nell]

So I went to the contracting agency to sign papers for my new contract that starts in 2 weeks (computer programming), and they told me that, besides the background check, the client wants me to take a pee test as well. I almost left right there. They had not informed me of this requirement. I've already given notice at my current job, and have nothing else lined up. I have a strong sense of moral indignation with regards to drug tests as job requirements (especially for jobs where I'm not endangering anyone - eg. operating heavy machinery). It's a racket, and feels rather unconstitutional (unreasonable search and seizures, presumption of guilt, etc.). What's your opinion on those?

[authier]

I agree with you

[Yodha]

my opinion is that you have to be one stupid to not know you are going to get tested when you get a new job

[byoungin]

I've never been drug tested for any job, and I've been working for 30 years and had plenty of jobs. I've always refused to interview at places that require it (only one that required it was HP, in fact). This was sprung on me. Contracting agency claimed they didn't know, and that it's a new requirement of the client.

[koval]

communists that would never happen in france

[strey]

I wonder. What with the headscarf ban and everything.

[winch]

french employers would prefer drug addicts to head scarves phuqued up lol ;)

[argabright]

if you can't pass a piss test then you don't deserve a decent job. They sell detox over the counter for crying out loud

[pontillo]

I can easily pass a piss test - I don't take drugs (tho' I'm not against taking them). It's not a question of getting around the test, it's a question of their right to make it a requirement for a job where it shouldn't be.

[jolin]

go get some synthetic urine and stfu you fucking crackhead.

[westley]

Yep, this is the REAL me

[Layananda]

do it and get the job, unless you know that the results will be positive for something. You have to consider your situation (already have given notice etc etc) Its their right to request it. or you can deny and have no job...