Ehrenreich chooses a new profession in Minnesota. She considers retail or factory work. After applying to various Wal-Marts as a divorced housewife re-entering the work force, Ehrenreich realizes that she is unlikely to get hired based on her application alone. From a pay phone in the front of a Wal-Mart, she phones personnel and speaks with Roberta, who tells her that she can offer her a job after she completes a survey. Roberta tells Ehrenreich that she has gotten three answers wrong and they must discuss them further. Ehrenreich is able to account for her answers but is worried about the drug test. Many people face the dilemma of a drug test. Especially, when a drug test will determined whether you would received the job. (www.lawhelpmn.org/LASMfactsheets)
Next, Ehrenreich applies for employment at Menard’s housewares store. Here, she must take another personality test. After a brief interview, she is told that if she passes the drug test, she can work in plumbing at $8.50 an hour. That weekend, Ehrenreich buys some detox products from GNC in preparation for her impending drug test. Individuals’ who seek employment in the back of their mind think that a drug may be requested