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Regardless of your own personal attitudes toward the use and legalization of cannabis products, the reality is that the pot industry isn’t going anywhere. And while canna-biz might not be growing at the pace many predicted or hoped, its presence in the consumer marketplace is undeniable. Whether for medicinal or recreational use, edibles, tinctures, flower and their derivatives are finding their way into new retail outlets all over the country.

Here are some numbers: As of this writing, 39 states have legalized cannabis for medicinal use and 24 states have made recreational consumption legal as well. It is expected that another 4 states will be voting on legalization by 2026. In California alone there are over 3500 legal dispensaries, over 800 in Oregon, over 650 in Colorado, over 2000 in Oklahoma and about 400 in New York State. The number of licenses in New York continues to grow, while in Oklahoma state issued cannabis retail licenses have decreased by about 20% in the last 2 years.

Once a pot law is passed, it can take years before the opening of dispensaries. In each state and municipality where legalization has been approved, it’s not uncommon for governmental machinations to slow the roll-out of sales venues. Each community within that ... (read more:  https://hanklondon.com/up-in-smoke/

Every few weeks we pose a question you might get asked during an interview and a suggestion on how you might formulate your answer.

This week’s question:

What do you like best about your current job?

Employers and HR staff understand that if things were going great where you are presently working, you’d be less likely to be looking for another job. They know that whatever your issue – not enough money, not challenged or stimulated enough by the work, personality conflicts, whatever – you wouldn’t be looking if you were happy at your current gig. So, in answering this question, provide some brief details that emphasize what you did enjoy about the challenges and opportunities presented in your current position. You can also express your respect for the quality and qualifications of the people you work with and your collective accomplishments, access to advanced equipment, software and tools, even the view out the window. Keep in mind that this is not the time or place to express your delight over the perks and benefits of your current employer, or your joy at leaving at the end of the day. Keep your comments relevant to the actual job and keep them positive.

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