Between the FML itself and the OP's follow up, I simply hope that it's as easy for the OP to find a job as it is for an addict to break their addiction and move on to a functional and profitable existence. I'd vote YDI a hundred times if I could.

Comparing oneself to others only leads to unhappiness. The job search can be so frustrating, trying to figure out what employers are thinking can lead to insanity. Their rejection reasons are either vague or dishonest because they don't want to get sued. When I was job hunting, I just reminded myself that every "no" got me closer to finally getting a "yes".

Take it as a positive outcome. They decided you have too much going for you in your life and you aren't going to stick around for long. They likely figured that they would no sooner get done training you than you would leave for a better opportunity somewhere else, since you actually have a clue.

Perhaps the owner uses the place as an outreach center. Hiring thise who need some guidance and trying to turn their life around. In their eyes, you can get a job most anywhere, so they turned you down.

Hoo boy, do I ever have a few things to add onto this one. I honestly hope in your interview that you didn't say anything like "I will work harder than the drug addicts that work here" or something, because that would be you directly being insubordinate to people that have higher standing in the company than you, so of course they wouldn't hire you. Also, who is to say that the person interviewing you hasn't dabbled in drug use themselves How do you KNOW that everyone there is a drug addict? What does it matter if they are a drug addict? They at least are working hard to sustain themselves, and take care of themselves; a lot of people with addiction problems are homeless because they can't get jobs, so why are you smacking on the ones who can? Do you think they don't deserve home/shelter/food as much as you do? F off. A lot of places of employment are more open to people with addictions, different beliefs, criminal records, are a person of colour, or are LGBTQA+ because a lot of other places won't hire them; It's called "Equal Opportunity". Lastly, have you ever thought the problem was with you? Maybe you just interview horribly? I don't know how you dressed to your interview, but I mean, I read a story of this dude online who said that he was being discriminated against because a place didn't hire him because he was wearing his My Little Pony armband, his logic was "They are discriminating against me because I like MLP" when really, his attire was obviously not interview appropriate. Maybe your attitude just seemed holier-than-thou and they didn't want someone with that attitude on their team. I myself have never touched a drug in my life, but that is a personal choice, you shouldn't look down on people for something like that, and you should honestly respect that these are working professionals.

You sound bitter as hell. You need to grow up. If you're so qualified, get a better job than answering phones. Don't put people down because you didn't get a job..

Pretty much any call center job is full of addicts. Think about, why does anyone call customer service? You sure as hell are not calling to thank them for your services!

Maybe they found someone more qualified

A lot of places don't care if you smoke weed. They just want someone loyal to work. But if we're talking drugs as in like coke and things of that sort, then yeah that sucks, but that also doesn't mean you automatically should get the job. A lot of the time, people think they interviewed perfectly. And you can answer the questions exactly how you thought you should and still not get it, simply because you weren't what they were looking for in an employee. They way you talked about the place, it seems you don't really care about working there anyway, or applied there because you thought it'd be an easy hire. I'm not saying that's what happened at all though. I'm also not trying to be bitch. Just being honest and trying to help. Try Walmart. They drug test, and will hire anyone (who is drug free) best of luck, OP

Hmm...if it's a "scummy call center where known drug addicts work", perhaps you came off as having an attitude in the interview? It sure came across here, anyhow.