15) True Story: One time a certain in-law of mine walked into a grocery store in the North Georgia hills and there was one cashier and nobody doing any stocking or bagging. The place was quickly descending into disarray. When asked where all the employees were the cashier answered "They said they were gonna start drug testing Monday and everyone quit Sunday".
I was working a maintenance project at a major refinery. My electrical foreman walked in wanting to rearrange our mutual schedule. He lost half his crew to a reported drug test.
My HVAC contractor administered an apprenticeship program and everyone there was learning and earning credit toward the next step up, each step marked by an exam. Fast forward to drug testing being in the news a few years back, and one day the contractor told the secretary that "we're testing Monday afternoon", meaning he was planning to give apprentice/journeyman exams...but everyone called in sick.
He later told me that submitting to drug testing was a condition of their employment, but he couldn't possibly drug test or he would lose most of his best guys. This company is known for top-notch work too.
A big reason to legalize and let adults use responsibly; treat abusers as a health problem. Drug testing doesn't necessarily prove someone is under an influence or shows up to work while high; a drug's metabolites can remain in the body long after use. Some tests are simply unreliable, like testing hair follicles for cocaine use.
Obviously no one wants people operating equipment or handling HAZMAT under the influence, it's a liability. It's my opinion that the best way to handle this situation is to frequently inspect employees and fire the irresponsible junkies. I probably won't test employees because I believe it strikes at the foundations of self-ownership. What someone enjoys in their own time is none of my business until they make it my business by bringing it to work.
TBH, I'm surprised more employers don't turn a blind eye to people just ordering clean piss off the internet.
I worked at a company that announced "random" drug tests. For some damned reason, I was tested every single time they showed up for the tests. I had quit doing drugs many years before that time in my life. Shit, I barely even drink.
I figured it was two dads / neighbors trying to see who's girl is better, judging by their different reactions; then R.Douglas enlightened me about the origins.
I had TV service periodically in the 90s so I could watch PBR and NHRA drags, but that was all I watched. After I married Lisa, I had it turned back on so she'd have noise while I was working. I'll confess that I do own a fancy flat screen TV now, but it's in one of the closets somewhere. We bought it so the grandkids could watch videos on it when they came over, but the only time we hear from them now is Christmas time so they can get free shit from us. Matter of fact, we haven't seen them since last Christmas, and this year we just mailed them gift cards.
Depending on your flatscreen, and your PC, a simple HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI cable will turn it into an additional monitor. I'm currently using a 43" tv as my 2nd monitor (when the better half is at work, I grab the 55" tv and use it)
+1 the PC monitor comment, I stopped getting TV 'programming' years ago, but still have a couple small flat-screen TVs around the work very well as monitors and one ever has decent sound. Ed
I've seen the video of #17. Bitch had been punching and kicking the cop, which is how she finally ended up cuffed and on the curb. Then she thought spitting on him would be a smart thing to do. The cop had been professional up till that point. The photo shows the result, but not the whole story. Dave
Whoever made #13 is a 'Tremors' fan. In the movies & TV series character Bert Gummer is a survivalist with a large cache of weapons, wears aviator sunglasses and an Atlanta Hawks ball cap.
I haven't had cable or satellite TV for the past decade and I don't miss it. I'll watch any TV shows and movies I want on DVD & Blu-ray. Okay, so I'm a year behind on the TV shows. So what? I get to watch them without ads every few minutes. Sounds like a good trade off to me.
The Construction company my sister worked for folded because the owner could not find woroerks that could pass a drug test. He was getting ready to retire anyway. So no great loss just expedited his retirement and hers
15) True Story: One time a certain in-law of mine walked into a grocery store in the North Georgia hills and there was one cashier and nobody doing any stocking or bagging. The place was quickly descending into disarray. When asked where all the employees were the cashier answered "They said they were gonna start drug testing Monday and everyone quit Sunday".
ReplyDeleteI was working a maintenance project at a major refinery. My electrical foreman walked in wanting to rearrange our mutual schedule. He lost half his crew to a reported drug test.
DeleteMy HVAC contractor administered an apprenticeship program and everyone there was learning and earning credit toward the next step up, each step marked by an exam.
DeleteFast forward to drug testing being in the news a few years back, and one day the contractor told the secretary that "we're testing Monday afternoon", meaning he was planning to give apprentice/journeyman exams...but everyone called in sick.
He later told me that submitting to drug testing was a condition of their employment, but he couldn't possibly drug test or he would lose most of his best guys. This company is known for top-notch work too.
A big reason to legalize and let adults use responsibly; treat abusers as a health problem. Drug testing doesn't necessarily prove someone is under an influence or shows up to work while high; a drug's metabolites can remain in the body long after use. Some tests are simply unreliable, like testing hair follicles for cocaine use.
DeleteObviously no one wants people operating equipment or handling HAZMAT under the influence, it's a liability. It's my opinion that the best way to handle this situation is to frequently inspect employees and fire the irresponsible junkies. I probably won't test employees because I believe it strikes at the foundations of self-ownership. What someone enjoys in their own time is none of my business until they make it my business by bringing it to work.
TBH, I'm surprised more employers don't turn a blind eye to people just ordering clean piss off the internet.
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City of Txk quit testing city garage and parks dept years ago but keeps testing everybody else.
DeleteMy last contract we lost 60% to a company wide drug test. They had to immediately reverse the position on instant dismissal.
DeleteI worked at a company that announced "random" drug tests. For some damned reason, I was tested every single time they showed up for the tests. I had quit doing drugs many years before that time in my life. Shit, I barely even drink.
DeleteKinda reminds me of the 'random' vehicle searches they had at my last job. I was searched 32 days in a row.
Delete# 11, my god how low can you go? I didn't say I didn't like it though
ReplyDeleteJust pennies a day will help Abdulla buy more chalk so he can draw more imaginary legs
DeleteCome on Kenny showing gay dudes as parents even for a joke is slipping into their realm..
ReplyDeleteI figured it was two dads / neighbors trying to see who's girl is better, judging by their different reactions; then R.Douglas enlightened me about the origins.
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Which one are you seeing that in?
ReplyDelete#20. Right out of the show Modern Family. The ginger and the heavy guy are a couple on the show.
ReplyDeleteAh, gotcha. I haven't watched TV in I don't know how many years. I've never even heard of that show.
DeleteKen I hear yah, I turned it off in the 80s
DeleteI had TV service periodically in the 90s so I could watch PBR and NHRA drags, but that was all I watched. After I married Lisa, I had it turned back on so she'd have noise while I was working.
DeleteI'll confess that I do own a fancy flat screen TV now, but it's in one of the closets somewhere. We bought it so the grandkids could watch videos on it when they came over, but the only time we hear from them now is Christmas time so they can get free shit from us. Matter of fact, we haven't seen them since last Christmas, and this year we just mailed them gift cards.
Depending on your flatscreen, and your PC, a simple HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI cable will turn it into an additional monitor. I'm currently using a 43" tv as my 2nd monitor (when the better half is at work, I grab the 55" tv and use it)
DeleteModern Family is where Al Bundy divorced Peg when he caught her sleeping with Marcy and married a Beaner...Now you remember?
Delete+1 the PC monitor comment, I stopped getting TV 'programming' years ago, but still have a couple small flat-screen TVs around the work very well as monitors and one ever has decent sound.
DeleteEd
If I call you grandpa Wirecutter, can I get a gift card?
DeleteWC, when we do turn on the TV, we tend to watch old TV shows and movies on DVD. Enjoy the flat screen!
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#13 is exactly how it's gonna be at my house.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy The Shit I Post On Facebook, but these had me laughing out loud. Well done.
ReplyDelete#9 - Me all the way.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the video of #17. Bitch had been punching and kicking the cop, which is how she finally ended up cuffed and on the curb. Then she thought spitting on him would be a smart thing to do. The cop had been professional up till that point. The photo shows the result, but not the whole story.
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Whoever made #13 is a 'Tremors' fan. In the movies & TV series character Bert Gummer is a survivalist with a large cache of weapons, wears aviator sunglasses and an Atlanta Hawks ball cap.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had cable or satellite TV for the past decade and I don't miss it. I'll watch any TV shows and movies I want on DVD & Blu-ray. Okay, so I'm a year behind on the TV shows. So what? I get to watch them without ads every few minutes. Sounds like a good trade off to me.
The Construction company my sister worked for folded because the owner could not find woroerks that could pass a drug test. He was getting ready to retire anyway. So no great loss just expedited his retirement and hers
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