What should i do? :[

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I have to take a drug test tomorrow for a job at a plant nursery. It's just an entry level position, doesn't pay much and it's pretty simple from what I hear. Yet I am very excited and want the job very badly, mostly for the experience, for a plan I have for the future.

The only thing is I'm a light but chronic marijuana smoker. It will only be 4 days since I smoked when I take the test and I've been drinking a lot of fluids in hopes of detoxing as much as possible but it will probably still show up on the test. Whatever happens, I plan on quitting for a while. I just want to get my life together.

I live in the U.S. and weed is not yet legal in my state. What do you think is the best option?

I was thinking of saying something along the lines of "I know drug tests cost money and I don't want to waste the company's money or your time, so I'm just letting you know there is a possibility of me testing positive for marijuana. I slipped up a couple weeks ago, but I absolutely will not smoke dieting employment. This job would mean the world to me [because of reasons].You could test me in a couple weeks and I should be completely clean."

Be completely upfront about it 8
Be somewhat honest, say I smoked 2 weeks ago 4
Use a masking agent 4
Pray 6
Drink a gallon of water before test (I can't, I fear drowning) 3
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  • Anonymous Post Author
    8 years ago

    I got the job with honesty!!

    *Virtual high five*

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    • JayBurgundy
      8 years ago

      What exactly did they say when you told them the situation?

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        8 years ago

        I didn't end up saying everything I was thinking..

        Me: There is a possibility I could test positive for marijuana but I should be completely clean in a couple of weeks.

        Them: we don't really have time to wait. Are you a heavy smoker?

        Me: No

        Them: And you're in the process of detoxing?

        Me: yes

        Them: Go ahead and take the test and if it comes back negative we'll try again after 30 days.

        Note that I happened to apply at the right time, they were looking to replace a worker who was leaving asap. I also prayed a lot that this would all work out (just in case you believe in the power of prayer).

        Next time I'm just going to get clean before I apply anywhere because that was stressful af at some points.

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        • JayBurgundy
          8 years ago

          Wow, everything worked out though. Good luck with your job man.

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago

    I think your last answer is forthcoming and respectable but maybe that won't count. If let's say I was hiring, and I heard that amount of honesty and confidence from a potential employee I'd hire him as soon as his drug test cleared.

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  • rimjob
    8 years ago

    Take "suregel" or bentonite clay which can be found at a health food store. Or you can always get the good stuff from a head-shop

    "[because of reasons]" You want that job to help you grow Marijuana. You're a funny guy.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      Lol nah, I actually have no interest in growing weed, although I just found out this nursery applied for the license to grow Charlottes Web.

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  • KingTermite
    8 years ago

    Don't say anything, if you pop positive then say it must be a mistake, please retest me. And you'll do fine on the retry because it will have been weeks or more by the time they do it. Also there are certain things you can take that will cleanse your system faster, it's just a Google away.

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  • Redcoats
    8 years ago

    Pee-clear or something alternative. You could also lie and say you are taking anti-biotics which can cause a false reading, either that or say "I don't smoke, but on the weekend some of my friends were, and I walked in on them in a room full of smoke. I don't like it and left immediately"

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