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My current job position did NOT require a professional certification when I was hired,however- I happened to have one. Since being hired I have pretty much been told I am expected to maintain it although this job does NOT reimburse employees for professional memberships or continuing education expenses.
I can suck it up & pay these out of my own pockets each year or let my membership lapse based on the fact that it was not required upon my hire & that if they want me to be certified & educated it should be something they pay for. I'm just afraid if I say this to them they will look for grounds to let me go......
If all employees in this position are expected to comply, the company should pay for the exam. I wouldn't let this expire as it may be valued by other employers. If they retroactively make this certification a requirement and do not reimburse, then I'd keep that cert current and look for other positions as you don't know what else you may be expected to comply with retroactively.
Many places want certifications and don't pay for them. Many places want degrees. Should employers pay for that also?
I'm getting a few certification myself that I'm self funding. As I see it, these will make me eligible for better jobs that pay more. It's a career investment.
So you just pay a membership fee and you're recertified? Why wouldn't you do that? Why wouldn't you keep up with continuing education to stay current in your field? That's your responsibility as an adult member of whatever profession you are working in. Sure it would be nice if the employer offered reimbursement, but you knew they weren't going to when you were hired.
My current job position did NOT require a professional certification when I was hired,however- I happened to have one. Since being hired I have pretty much been told I am expected to maintain it although this job does NOT reimburse employees for professional memberships or continuing education expenses.
I can suck it up & pay these out of my own pockets each year or let my membership lapse based on the fact that it was not required upon my hire & that if they want me to be certified & educated it should be something they pay for. I'm just afraid if I say this to them they will look for grounds to let me go......
Advice on this one??
I am licensed in my state as a health care professional. I pay to maintain this licensure myself.
However, both my employer and my union provide continuing education.
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