My anxiety has been out of control lately. Accepted a new job offer and have been waiting on background checks/drug screens to clear and it’s taking a while to complete. I have no reason to think either would be an issue but my thoughts are running wild, and it’s physically and emotionally exhausting.

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I have been told that background checks are taking longer due to shortage of federal workers. I would not worry about this because it is also a very busy time of the year in all sectors, especially if you have nothing to worry about. Take deep breaths!

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CD1 is right. It’s taking longer than usual. If you happen to live in Chicago, I heard it’s especially slow there.

It took forever for mine too. My employment verifications were landing in spam folders and things are generally taking longer to process.

What kind of job is it that requires a drug test? I’ve never encountered that is it a US thing?

Mine ran a credit check, which should be illegal everywhere but it isn't.

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