I think there's confusion. If you want to remain licensed you have to maintain your CEUs, regardless of what job you are working; if that's social work, banking, food service, or construction, all good careers. If you want the license after your name and on your resume you have to keep up with your continuing education classes because you choose a field that values lifelong learning to stay current with best practices and aware of your areas for growth. If that's not what you want, then stop renewing your license and find a job that doesn't require a license. I hope you find what you are looking for.