Got a notice from ASE that I've got two certifications expiring at the end of June.
Paid the money to register for the recertification tests. Downloaded the study guides. Have a Motor Age* print study guide for one of the tests that hasn't been updated since the last time I re-certified five years ago--it's a 2016 edition book but that's what's current eight years later.
Anyone else bother to get ASE Certification?
Honestly, I don't really know why I bother. It's not like I'm a pro any more, and haven't been for decades. But they're not horribly expensive, they're not hard tests other than the "Advanced Level" units; and it's an ego-boost. I keep telling myself that I should just let 'em expire...and then I recertify again anyway.
*I also have an out-of-date/previous edition "Delmar" study guide for the same test...and I really dislike it. The practice questions are of very low quality. Motor Age is much better than Delmar.
Paid the money to register for the recertification tests. Downloaded the study guides. Have a Motor Age* print study guide for one of the tests that hasn't been updated since the last time I re-certified five years ago--it's a 2016 edition book but that's what's current eight years later.
Anyone else bother to get ASE Certification?
Honestly, I don't really know why I bother. It's not like I'm a pro any more, and haven't been for decades. But they're not horribly expensive, they're not hard tests other than the "Advanced Level" units; and it's an ego-boost. I keep telling myself that I should just let 'em expire...and then I recertify again anyway.
*I also have an out-of-date/previous edition "Delmar" study guide for the same test...and I really dislike it. The practice questions are of very low quality. Motor Age is much better than Delmar.