Funny but true

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

This will be one of Colorado's unintended consequences of legalizing marijuana: the ability of companies/schools to test and fire for pot use is in a legal limbo. There are sure to be court battles against companies for attempting to implement hiring/retention policies relative to a legal activity (smoking marijuana).

It probably won't touch the federal employers, but tons of private companies in a wide array of businesses are in a tight spot. If they don't test for marijuana, they face legal liabilities for potential on the job accidents. If they do test, they face legal proceedings.

But another insanity currently gripping the Colorado culture is the discrimination against conservatives. If you want to work in Colorado, take care that nothing on your employment application or internet persona identifies you as a conservative Christian, a firearms enthusiast, or a tea party supporter. Certainly, you should avoid the triple whammy! Yes, it is that bad.

I'm not sure how old you are, but a bold step of listing yourself as "drug free" on a resume, cover letter, or initial meeting may open some doors to employers intentionally trying to hire drug free employees.

Shake their hand firmly, look them in the eye and say something like, "If you're looking to hire a hard working, honest living, drug free employee, then I'm your man."

Funny you mention this,my dad suggested I put drug free on my resume and I did. As for my age I am 27. The biggest problem is most company's have their job postings online and do not have any contact info. The days of in person applications and asking to speak to a manager is mostly lost with the times.

[Fishmaster19]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

Funny you mention this,my dad suggested I put drug free on my resume and I did. As for my age I am 27. The biggest problem is most company's have their job postings online and do not have any contact info. The days of in person applications and asking to speak to a manager is mostly lost with the times.

Yeah most companies will only accept applications online! and they wonder why they have idiots working for them. They never take the time to meet anyone anymore!

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Fishmaster19

Yeah most companies will only accept applications online! and they wonder why they have idiots working for them. They never take the time to meet anyone anymore!

Exactly! My wife and I just went through this treadmill looking for employment in Louisiana. And all three job offers we got were cases where we had previous personal or professional contact with the hiring managers. You can make that the last four job offers we've gotten if you go back to 2009 and include my AF job where one of my old friends was on the hiring committee. Now, if resumes like ours can't land a job without "knowing someone" what in the world is the average hard working fellow to do?

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

Exactly! My wife and I just went through this treadmill looking for employment in Louisiana. And all three job offers we got were cases where we had previous personal or professional contact with the hiring managers. You can make that the last four job offers we've gotten if you go back to 2009 and include my AF job where one of my old friends was on the hiring committee. Now, if resumes like ours can't land a job without "knowing someone" what in the world is the average hard working fellow to do?

In my experience it is almost impossible to land a decent job without knowing someone at the company you are sending resumes to. I must have sent over 200 emails and got very few calls.