There is no way we will drop reason #1 because our manufacturing process uses complex, expensive high speed machinery which is dangerous if operated by people who are not alert. We also have no control over reason #2.
What happened before you had drug tests?
That just seems so… odd.
Personally, I’d gladly take a decent manufacturing job to have a more steady paycheck week to week, plus I like having hands-on work to balance out intellectualizing and computer stuff. But it seems all ones available around here are wanting X years of experience just to get your foot in the door.
“1. People can’t pass drug tests.”
And it’s okay to have someone who drinks and uses Xanax, Zoloft, Hydrocodone and/or Oxycontin on a daily basis run that kind of machinery?
Maybe only those candidates with 5+ years experience in drug-taking should be considered. /s
“long way to go on their 99 weeks of unemployment.”
Not really. December 29th is the last date such payments will be made regardless of where a person stands on their payment schedule.