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I think that guy must have been joking. Hair tests are pretty expensive, and frankly invasive. I've never worked at an elite boutique but every job I've ever had that drug tests just made me drop piss. If a bank wanted to hair test me, I'd think twice about working there on principle.

Also I'd fail the shit out of a hair test so they probably wouldn't hire me anyways, but that's beside the point.

 
mrb87Can people stop asking these fucking questions? They are not drug tests, they are stupid tests. Can you seriously not keeep yourself from doing any drugs for a couple months before your start date?

Well the hair tests go back to 90 days and I didn't know about them till now.

 

Yes many firms do drug tests, and if you fortunate enough to get an interview and and piss test then don't do blow your shot for success, unless you want to be mediocre for the rest of your career

 
tradewell12Yes many firms do drug tests, and if you fortunate enough to get an interview and and piss test then don't do blow your shot for success, unless you want to be mediocre for the rest of your career

Are drug tests common in London though? I have already signed the contract - im talking about when the internship starts

 
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tradewell12Yes many firms do drug tests, and if you fortunate enough to get an interview and and piss test then don't do blow your shot for success, unless you want to be mediocre for the rest of your career

Are drug tests common in London though? I have already signed the contract - im talking about when the internship starts

Anyone?

 

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