What to Expect When Getting Your Drug Test At Work

What to Expect When Getting Your Drug Test At WorkPre-employment drug screening is definitely a practice you should be aware of. Depending on the job you get, your sobriety can affect your job performanceeven the safety and lives of other people. Employers are eager to make sure they can trust you and your judgment. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Some employers are actually federally obligated to screen employees, such as the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Tests are much mora likely in trucking industry, aviation, or mass transit, or for anyone hoping to work with NASA or the Department of Defense.Test TypesThere are two kinds of drug tests the 5-panel test screen, and the 10-panel test. The 5-panel test screens for the followingCocaineAmphetamine/MethamphetamineOpiates (like heroin, codeine, and morphine)Phencyclidine or PCPTHC (marijuana)The 10-panel test screens for the followingCocaineAmphetamineMethamphetamineOpiates such as heroin, codeine and morphinePhencyclidine or PCPTHC (marijuana)PropoxypheneMethadoneBarbituratesBenzodiazepinesSome marijuana use might go undetected, particularly if the THC has been removed, as in medical marijuana). Other drugs, like prescription pain medication, might show up. If youre using any prescription drugs, you should disclose this information before the testparticularly pain medications, certain weight-loss supplements, and drugs like Xanax, Valium, Rohypnol, and Ativan. And if you live in a state where recreational pot use is legal, or you have a prescription for medical marijuana, you might want to consider chatting with an employment lawyer about your options if a drug test scenario comes up.Know the Rules and Your RightsA lot of employers reserve the right to test again once youre employed. They can ask for a test regularly or randomly, and can demand a test on short notice, giving employees no time to try an d cheat.There are limits to how much an employer is allowed to test, given the invasion of privacy. If you feel your rights have been violated, consult the employment laws of your state. Remember you are also not required to take a test from a prospective employer. Just keep in mind, that might well cost you the job.KnowWhat Youre Getting IntoA few things to keep in mind to make sure you dont lose a job to a failed drug testMost tests are urine tests, though this is changing. Saliva tests (easier to pass as they only go back three days), and hair tests (which go back 90 days) are also possible. Employers could even ask to test your blood or nails.You cant just drink an enormous quantity of water or exercise heavily to get a particular drug to clear your ordnungsprinzipthats mostly a myth.Certain drugs will stay in different peoples systems for different lengths of time. This depends on a number of factors, including individual metabolism, rate and quantity of use, the concentration, etc. The sensitivity of the test is also variable.

Fairygodboss of the Week Melody Mai

Fairygodboss of the Week Melody Mai Melody Mai never knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. But by accepting the challenges that were thrown her way (and by accepting a little help from her Fairygodboss), she is now the senior director, program management at Eventbrite. Mai shared her winding career path to where she is now, then gave us a little insight into what she considers good leadership and how she learned to be a good leader. Then, she gave us her no. 1 tip for women who want a successful and ever-changing career. The main takeaway? Even if you dont have a clear einbildung of yur perfect role, do something that gets you closer to your dream everyday.Fairygodboss of the Week Melody MaiSenior Director, Program Management at EventbriteSan Francisco Bay AreaTell us a little about your career. How did you get to where you are now?I was one of those people that never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Somehow I landed a role as the e-commerce store manager for Macromed ia.com (now Adobe), which ultimately led me into finding my passion and strengths as a program manager. Throughout my over 10 years at Macromedia and Adobe, I went from directly managing projects to managing the team to expanding my scope of leadership beyond e-commerce. I ultimately ended leading the program management function for our web and e-commerce teams.At some point, I decided I wanted to join a smaller company and get the chance to build a team from the ground up. I naturally fell in love with the Eventbrite product because I had once been part of a dance group who could have used the platform for their ticketing needs. Ever since then, Ive been with Eventbrite the company has grown from about 100 employees to more than 700 global BritelingsWhat is an accomplishment that you are proud of?I recently spoke at the Women of Silicon Valley conference about how to leverage change to grow into leadership. While never easy, it was those times of change that became the key pivotal moments that allowed me to step up and grow as a leader. I was proud to share my story with hundreds of other women in technology and inspire them as they navigate their own leadership journeys.What is a challenge that youve faced and overcome?Often, a natural progression for leaders is to first grow within a discipline that they are most familiar with. Not too long ago, my boss challenged me to take on solving challenges for our QA engineers, something that I felt was completely outside of my wheelhouse. At first I resisted, but Im grateful he encouraged me to try. Through this experience, I realized that I can be an effective people leader without having any experience in the discipline. It was about active listening, seeing the bigger picture, advocating for their needs and empowering those with the expertise to lead as well. This experience gave me the confidence to know that I am a leader and very capable of tackling whatever comes my way.Who is YOUR Fairygodboss? Why?My boss from Macromedia/Adobe, Robin Ducot, was my Fairygodboss. She was the one who recognized my strengths early on and guided me throughout my career. As my boss, she gave me the autonomy that allowed me to thrive and develop into a leader, yet supported me when I needed guidance. She believed in me when I didnt know I had it in me to succeed. I am where I am today because of herWhat do you do when youre not working?Most of the time outside of work, Im with my three kids. However, I also try hard to squeeze in time for myself where Im either practicing capoeira with my capoeira group, working on my next Zumba class routine to teach or just getting a massageIf you could have dinner with one famous person - dead or alive - who would it be?Michelle ObamaWhat is your go-to karaoke song?Killing Me Softly by Fugees.What is your favorite movie?Strictly Ballroom.What book would you bring with you on a desert island?How to Survive on a Deserted Island.What is your shopping vice? What would you bu y if you won the lottery?My shopping vices include bags, shoes, accessories, cookbooks and crafting books. If I won the lottery, Id buy a vacation home in Hawaii.What is the 1 career tip youd like to share with other women who want to have successful careers like you?Take steps towards what you want everyday, no matter how small the step. And if something is in the way, take steps to overcome it. Because when you look back a year from today, youll see that those small steps add up and what was once considered unattainable may no longer seem that way.Why do you love where you work?Eventbrite is very committed to developing a culture of positivity, autonomy and acceptance of who you are and what you bring to the table. As a woman and a mother of three, I feel supported every day to know that I can continue growing my career while balancing the day-to-day challenges of motherhood.Fairygodbossis all about women helping other women. So each week, we celebrate a woman who makes a differen ce in other womens careers. Is there a woman who has made a difference in your career?Celebrate and thank her by nominating her here.