As I had mentioned, I was offered conditional employment for a seasonal part-time job two weeks ago, went and took the drug test, and was waiting to hear back about orientation. I called late last week, wondering if I could make other plans for last weekend, and they said that they hadn’t gotten the results yet. So I made plans and enjoyed what I thought would be my last free weekend in forever.
When I didn’t hear anything this week, I called this afternoon asking about it. I was on hold for a while, and when he got back on, he said something that made me just about fall out of my chair - I failed my drug test.
WTF?! I don’t do drugs. I don’t smoke. I drink maybe once a year. I am a goody-to-shoes. It’s insulting to even off-handidly impy that I have done drugs.
The HR guy said that I need to call the drug testing center if I thought they were wrong, and that they have been wrong before. I called, and all the drug testing center could tell me was that they had no problems processing the test and that if the employer wanted to confirm or ask a question, they could call them. The drug testing center could not tell me if passed or not.
I called back, stating such, and I am waiting for a phone call back from the HR guy. If he doesn’t call me back in an hour, I plan to call him... again.
Seriously. How frustrating. All I want is a few hours a week for a month and a half. I’ve put my life on hold, not scheduling things, because I thought I would have orientation with little warning and get put on the schedule so that I would have a few practice runs before the busy Black Friday.
I can’t help but to think that they’re trying not to hire me. If they wanted to rescind their offer, rescind the offer! Say we hired too many people; say that I have the wrong hours that they need, something. I’d get it! Don’t insult me by saying I do drugs.
I can’t believe I turned down another (seasonal part-time) job for this one.
I am flabbergasted.
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In other news, income isn’t increasing (the above job fiasco, hubby not getting interviews, and in 2012, losing $35/paycheck for insurances), monthly costs aren’t decreasing (still no bites on Car 2), and unexpected expenses are coming thru the woodwork.
No wonder I’m so pessimistic lately.
What?!?
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(If it were me, I'd be beyond pissed. I don't even like to take OTC drugs. I'd be so offended).
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It really stinks that you turned down another offer. I hope it all gets straightened out for you!
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