We had our performance reviews last week at work. This year, our boss required everyone to attain an "LEHP (Licensed Environmental Health Practitioner) in-Training" certificate from the IL Dept. of Regulation. Basically, we had to pay $50 for a piece of paper that says we haven't taken a test, but might if we are forced to sometime in the next 3 years. This is a pain in the wallet, but whatever.
What angers me is the fact that they are going to require us to get the LEHP, which costs $260 to take the prep class for, $100 to register for, and $280 to take the test. They'll only reimburse up to $200 for the class. But we don't get paid for missing days of work to take the class. And they won't pay a dime for registration or the test.
Furthermore, there's no guarantee we'll get a pay raise for having the license. How can an employer require we pay out all this money for pieces of paper and not assist us? Our boss is the only one that has this designation-the other director and food supervisor do not. I guess I'll remain "in-training" for 3 years and find a new job. Government jobs are for the birds. stupid birds.
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Maybe this is GOD speaking to you, telling you that Nov. 30th will be a turning point in your life. That is a bunch of hooey, requesting that certification, not reimbursing you, and not paying for days off to take the course. Who made that up anyway? Keeping chugging away, my son.
government jobs aren't all bad, but when they get something screwy, it's REALLY screwy. hang in there, if enough of you revolt, it should help.
--fellow local gov. worker friend
I agree with your mama. Something new is likely on the horizon for you. You are much too talented to put up with their bologna! What silliness!
I just heard a supervisor tell a co-worker who has been here 6 years already, "...but in 10 years you'll be making $40,000...".
It's not all about the money, but COME ON!
Justin, you should be a writer! Your blog is so funny and entertaining to read. I agree your mom too, it is hooey that they do not reimburse you for your cost and your time.
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