Type ratings are a waste of money. Let your employer get them for you. People often get one for "pay for training" airlines like SWA, but that is a gamble. Most airlines ignore the fact that you have a type rating in a plane, but no experience in it. I think United only recognized it if you had the type rating AND 300 hours flying the actual plane. I have 6 type ratings and I didn't pay for any of them. Spend your money wisely.