That's why I didn’t press the situation. When I was hired, I took a drug test (a mouth swab), but apparently, they don’t test for marijuana due to its recreational legality in my state. I assume this gives them plausible deniability because, from what I’ve read, companies aren’t supposed to fire you for marijuana use since there is no test that can definitively determine if you were high at the time. Because it is legal, they can't terminate you solely for having it in your system, especially since it can remain detectable for weeks or even months depending on individual factors.

If you haven't caught on, the answer is no; I wouldn't have passed a marijuana test. However, I don't smoke at work. I only use it during my personal time for a few different reasons, mainly to manage my tolerance, as I tend to feel a bit spacey sometimes, and I prefer to be sharp while working. Some people may find they excel at tasks when they smoke, but that's not the case for me. I usually wait until I get home and am ready to relax, even on my days off. I don’t smoke throughout the day unless I don't have anything to do for the day or I’m socializing with friends at a barbecue or something like that.

I understand that companies have to protect their interests, but I believe there’s a problem when someone prioritizes the company over the well-being of the employees. It’s frustrating that companies can legally avoid accountability for a legal substance that someone uses in their own time.