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Post by boatbum on Jul 11, 2012 17:38:59 GMT -5
on the MMC application they ask "have you ever been a user of, or been addicted to any dangerous drug, including marijuana"
well, sure, i got high, but the last time i did was 29 years ago. haven't had anything stronger than ibuprofen since then, and i don't drink. but the question doesn't ask how long it's been, it says "ever"
so if i say yes, does that block me from a successful application? if i say no, it's not exactly true. it does say "attach statement". so if i attache a statement saying i've been clean for 29 years will that work?
it's still grating that i have to legally answer the question, which they will put down in my "permanent records" which could haunt me in the future.
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Post by xenophon on Jul 18, 2012 14:19:25 GMT -5
The short answer is, "Just say no."
Everyone you meet out here is in the same boat you are. (No pun intended.) We were all young once the 70's were fun. But unless there was an actual conviction, why complicate things.
Most of the boatmen you meet said, "No."
It's according to the best of your knowledge. If your memory is that good, and the details are going to bug you, then fess up. It's not a deal breaker but these days, only the best and the brightest are holding their jobs.
Philosophically speaking, you'll do the right thing, regardless.
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