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Certification: Was it worth it?

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by leon_guerrero

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The company I work for does not have any IT training available. They do not send us to class, they do not buy us books, nothing. Your on your own when it comes to learning new technology. But they expect you to be able to implement it at any time. I've been at this company for six years as a network administrator. Recently they promised that if I got certified I would get a bonus, a raise, and a promotion. So I went out and paid for my own certification training and tests. Now I have the A+,Network+,i-Net+, and MCSE certifications and still no benefits. I have not received any word of what was promised to me and all I get is the run around. It has been two months already! I really like my job here because my coworkers are great. How long did it take you to get benefits from your certification after you passed your exams? Should I continue to wait?

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by realgem

Ask for something in writing that indicates what you will get and WHEN you will get it. If they won't give it, then you have to wonder why.

It may be that the person who made you those promises doesn't actually have the power to grant you those benefits.

You've made an investment based on a verbal "contract". If the other side doesn't hold to their end, I personally would not continue working there.

by leon_guerrero

I asked for something in writing and they agreed but will take some time to draft up!!! So its the run around again. I've decided to leave the company.

by ryttinch

Unfortunately, it has been my experience that you don't see the benefits of the certifications you receive until after you leave the company that you are with. I wish it were different, but it just doesn't seem to be.

Chad Rytting

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