Drugs and Work: Just Say Yes

Just Say Yes

By bringthemback - 29/03/2014 10:34 - United States - Columbia

Today, my boss decided to have the whole staff drug tested and fire everyone who failed. Out of an original staff of 14 people, only my boss, two coworkers and I remain. I now have four times my normal workload and am seriously thinking maybe I should've said "Yes" to drugs. FML

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You deserved it 4 257

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By Anonymous - 26/08/2024 16:00 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I got fired for failing a drug test for weed. My boss is the one who sells me weed. FML

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By nowork - 28/08/2013 03:21 - United States - Liverpool

Today, I asked my boss for a raise, explaining that another shop offered me a job at a higher rate, but I would stay if he would offer me the same. Instead, he fired me then called the other shop and said I was fired for failing a drug test. FML

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Never trust a cookie

By Anonymous - 06/01/2022 14:01

Today, I'm a proud non drug user, but I trusted an oat cookie at my brother's birthday, which was loaded with pot. Tomorrow is our mandatory drug screening at work, my job is government based, and I worked my ass off to get it. Anyone who tests positive or misses the test is sacked immediately. FML

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By DantesInfernalRage - 12/09/2017 13:00

Today, I had to resign from my job because I tested positive for drugs. I've never taken drugs. FML

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Legalize it

By Anonymous - 25/07/2021 15:01 - Mexico - Mexico

Today, after arriving, I was told that there will be mandatory drug tests for everybody at my work. Yesterday, I did joints at a friend's party, as it was her birthday. I'm fucked. FML

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Unfair

By I'm not a junkie ffs - 26/11/2023 13:00 - United States

Today, I was dismissed because of my company's strict "no drugs" policy. Yesterday, I had a talk with my team leader and confessed that I have to take antidepressants; this arse then reported it to the management, and they fired me because they are not aware of what these pills contain, and it could affect my performance. FML

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By evomadrid24 - 02/06/2011 02:48 - United States

Today, I had to be an observer for a drug test at work. Me and two others got to watch 130 guys take a piss, and then leave work two hours later than everyone else. FML

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By Sudokori - 07/09/2017 01:30

Today, my coworker paid me back the $15 I let him borrow and we shook hands. Later, I was called into my boss's office, where he threatened to fire me for doing a drug deal in front of customers. The police are getting involved. FML

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You deserved it 268

By dragynfyre - 06/03/2012 05:37 - United States

Today, my boss called me out for a drug test. His reason was because my eyes are puffy and bloodshot, making me look high. I've been suffering from allergies all week, but still had to pee in a cup in front of a complete stranger. FML

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By Confused - 13/05/2013 14:39 - United States - Bath

Today, I was told I would not be getting the job I was offered because I failed my drug test. They never gave me a drug test. FML

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saraitkddh 47

Saturday 29 March 2014 19:43

I think now you should ask for a raise in your salary since you have more work to do

tpm45 25

Saturday 29 March 2014 19:43

Just say "No" to your boss.

Comments

cwells0430 12

Saturday 29 March 2014 23:27

This is why weed should be legal

inolongercare 19

Sunday 30 March 2014 0:50

Better get a pay raise for this! He will realize how valuable and responsible you are after the initial shock wears off. Be proud of yourself.

nitrog100 21

Sunday 30 March 2014 0:58

You completely deserve this. By being a sanctimonious busybody and believing that anybody that failed your precious drug test should be fired, you put 10 people out of work. You reap what you sow.

awkward_gothlady 32

Sunday 30 March 2014 1:05

How is this OP's fault? If anyone was being a "sanctimonious busybody," it was the boss.

Nyx_fml 23

Sunday 30 March 2014 1:06

Woah, you must be so high you didn't even notice how the FML says it was OP's boss who ordered the drug test and who fired all those people.

Axel5238 29

Sunday 30 March 2014 3:14

The boss was right to fire people. Pot isn't that bad, it's still illegal having it show up on a tox screen for any employer is grounds for termination in most places

sohigh10 34

Sunday 30 March 2014 1:33

Pretty sure if your boss decided to test it was an issue. If it wasn't, he's insane. firing ten people is corporate suicide.. couldn't he have at least acted like there were no implications until he hired some new people?

baby4mommy 27

Sunday 30 March 2014 4:02

Bosses make bad decisions all the time, here in the USA the bad decisions of corporate America makes a good chunk of our news headlines every day. Frankly if the employees performance was bad enough to initiate drug testing, then the worst cases could have been fired based on accumulated incidents of absences, tardiness, missed deadlines etc. I only have OPs post to base my comment upon but firing such a large group of staff seems more irresponsible than gradually replacing them with well vetted new hires.