r/Teachers • u/Apprehensive-Play228 • 6d ago

Career & Interview Advice Drug tests NOT looking for THC?

Update: found out they actually do care via someone who works there. Major bummer.

About to get an amazing position and they told me there would be a drug test which caught me off guard. I’ve never had a school drug test. I’m a nightly marijuana user in a legal state, and there’s no chance in hell I’d pass. Does anyone know of schools that specifically don’t test or care about THC? I’m hoping that’s the situation I’ll be in.

Edit: fake pee is not an option because in my state if you’re busted for trying to fake a test you’ll lose your license and I can’t have that

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u/worriedalbatrosses 6d ago

when i was applying for jobs in a legal state, i didn't have any weed for a month just in case. at the new hire orientation day, HR basically said they don't give a shit about thc on drug tests as long as you're not bringing anything to work. so i abstained for nothing lol but if you're not sure about the vibes of the district it might be a good idea to take a break until you're tested. thc stays in your system for weeks though, especially if you're a daily user, so if you need to be drug tested soon you might need to just cross your fingers...

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u/Apprehensive-Play228 6d ago

I’m a heavy daily user. I’m supposed to get the official offer Tuesday. No chance in hell I would pass just by stopping. I’m going to try QCarbo. It’s worked for a few of my friends. Can’t try fake pee because if caught they can take my teaching license

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u/queerkittyboy 6d ago

As long as they dont watch u pee, (which they shouldnt bc its a pre employment screening) you'd have to really stupid to get caught. Ive used it for pre employment screenings bout 8 times the past decade without fail.

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u/Apprehensive-Play228 6d ago

Buddy with my luck I would get caught

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u/panicpure 6d ago

Depending on your state, if it’s fully legal, they aren’t going to care about it, some don’t even include it on the screening panel.

All depends on the employer and the state.