Assumptions

By WhataStrangeTripThisIs - 09/12/2020 14:53

Today, my fiancé and I both got fired from a job we desperately needed. Why? A friend had practiced sticking him for a phlebotomy class, so he had bandaids on his arms. I was nervous and shaky, as it was my first day. Apparently, this means that we are both IV drug users. FML
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WhataStrangeTripThisIs 23

OP here. The job was at Subway, so they really don't care about firing and hiring people enough to follow up with a drug test. We both offered! I have a great PT job at a doctor's office, but really needed extra income because COVID hit us hard. I was really surprised that they just randomly fired both of us over an assumption! WTF. The manager is a recovered addict and said she knew the signs. Umm, no, apparently you don't. We don't even have the money to DO drugs lol! Now we have no power. But still have a roof. **** 2020.

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Michael Sawyer 11

Go back ASAP find the HIGHEST ranking person in the business either the owner or store manager. explain to him/her about everything. tell them you are both willing to take a drug test to prove it. Yes some jobs/businesses can fire someone for using drugs but they have to have proof(either a failed test or visually see you using) of you using drugs to fire you for that reason or it is Unlawful Termination and you can go after the company for that.

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namine120409 42

A drug test would prove that. Sucks they didn’t at least give you the option.

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namine120409 42

A drug test would prove that. Sucks they didn’t at least give you the option.

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Michael Sawyer 11

Go back ASAP find the HIGHEST ranking person in the business either the owner or store manager. explain to him/her about everything. tell them you are both willing to take a drug test to prove it. Yes some jobs/businesses can fire someone for using drugs but they have to have proof(either a failed test or visually see you using) of you using drugs to fire you for that reason or it is Unlawful Termination and you can go after the company for that.

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Marcella1016 31

Practice for a phlebotomy class? Sounds like your bf could literally get a doctors note. You too for anxiety. I agree with everyone else demand a drug test. That really sucks :(

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ViviMage 38

You realized the bandaids can come off within 15 minutes to an hour right? They don't need to stay on all day

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raven_of_azarath 34

I wear bandaids until they are ready to come off. I’ve never liked pulling them off, so I always wait for the adhesive to wear down.

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WhataStrangeTripThisIs 23

Yeah, but we also had bruises. She was learning, so kinda missed our veins. So even without the bandaids there were needle marks and bruises. The things I do for my friends...

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red6joker 8

a junkie wouldn't bother with bandaids

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WhataStrangeTripThisIs 23

EXACTLY! Or would have tried to hide it. My friend even called and explained that she had practiced on us. Ridiculous.

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tounces7 27

I don't even need to see it to know that this is from the United States.

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tounces7 27

Oh damn, not just the United States, but the very WORST part of the United States. I just got done helping some friends move away from Florida forever. Florida is the only reason I'm torn on global warming. On the bad side, the oceans will rise. On the good side, most of Florida will be gone.

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WhataStrangeTripThisIs 23

I'm not too crazy about it right now. So many people that will steal and use you, so much crime and drug use.

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WhataStrangeTripThisIs 23

OP here. The job was at Subway, so they really don't care about firing and hiring people enough to follow up with a drug test. We both offered! I have a great PT job at a doctor's office, but really needed extra income because COVID hit us hard. I was really surprised that they just randomly fired both of us over an assumption! WTF. The manager is a recovered addict and said she knew the signs. Umm, no, apparently you don't. We don't even have the money to DO drugs lol! Now we have no power. But still have a roof. **** 2020.

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Michael Sawyer 11

Find a Lawyer! most law firms do a free initial consultation where you can sit down with a lawyer tell them everything that happened and see if you have any legal recourse. It is worth the couple of hours it would take to see if there is any way you can do about the lost income you and your other half have lost because the manager "knows the signs" because she is a "recovered addict"(which truly does not exist) because an addict NEVER Recovers. I am 20 years sober from Meth, speed and cocaine and i have to fight the urges daily still.

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