Author: Octave
If you're seeing this, it just means you've faced/have faced a crucial decision: should you choose software testing to support or even start your career?
Is software testing right for you? Where should you start? what should you do? Why are you doing this? There are more than a thousand questions...
there are many articles that assure you why or why not, and you must have gone through them too. But we're here to help, compiling a comprehensive checklist that can help you decide. So, let's get started.
Why choose software testing as a career path?
Software testers are designed for challenging work environments, and if you're someone who likes taking on new challenges, then software testing is for you.
We don't just claim this. Software testing brings many challenges every day. On some days, the challenge is to work long hours, and on others, the challenge is to repeat the same process over and over without getting tired in order to find a bug that is shaking the whole system.
Software testers love a challenge and they have the ability to find bugs before most others.
You can enjoy your work every day
Software testing is a completely dynamic field. It's constantly changing. In software development, no single technology can rule the world for long.
As a software tester, you will learn about the amazing new technologies that your industry encounters every day, and also have the opportunity to work with them. There is no chance of being bored due to monotonous work routines.
On top of that, the myth that those who can't code become testers is fading. For example, many automation testers write code snippets to automate test scripts. So being a software tester does not mean that you will have a fixed and monotonous routine. Sometimes you'll be on a testing spree, and on other days, you might be writing a script or talking to a client.
Flexible and fun work environment
Software testing is a flexible field. If you're a tester, you don't necessarily have to take on a day-to-day job. You can work on the go, from the comfort of your home or at the nearest Starbucks. Not only that, but you can interact with a lot of people and have some real fun! You can discuss projects with clients and exchange information and experiences. Who doesn't like that?
This is creativity
After looking at the general job profile of a software tester, it can be said that the job is more creative than a developer.
"There are not many tests that can prove software right, a single test can prove software wrong." Amir Ghahrai advises that you must be creative enough to find a single test that can prove software wrong from a variety of ideas and techniques.
So, almost every month, you have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with never-before-seen features. You can design test cases and think creatively to ensure that everything a user might ask for is covered. Needless to say, all of this requires creativity.
It's a safe career path
as a software tester is trendy, and it's not going to be obsolete any time soon. The field has been dynamic and constantly witnessing the rise of new technologies and approaches. These methods have changed from manual to automated, and test platforms have changed from computers to mobile devices, but they are still needed!
In fact, the demand for software testers is so high that it exceeds the supply. Finding good software testers can certainly be a challenge for employers. In this case, being a qualified tester can pay dearly for your skills.
Attractive pay and room to grow
Almost everyone at some point dreams of working less and earning more. (I hope so too)
Software testing as a profession has amazing growth opportunities. This is one of the main reasons to choose it as a career path. According to Payscale, the average annual salary for software testers in the US is $55,565. Compensation can be relatively low for newcomers, but that's to be expected. As you climb the ladder, the rewards will naturally start to increase.
A little known fact is that experienced testers earn more or less the same amount as developers. In fact, many companies are willing to pay a huge price for automation testers because they see testing as a worthwhile long-term investment.
After all, you'll never be a basic tester all the time! Testers with several years of experience and skills can often be promoted to test lead, project lead, automation architect or even test manager. Interesting, isn't it?
There are many opportunities
for experimentation Software testing is all about experimentation. New technologies and techniques are being introduced at a rapid pace that will surprise anyone with the possibilities of the future.
For example, a few years ago all testing was manual and no one even cared about cross-browser testing. But now, we're seeing a huge increase in the number of devices that lead to cross-browser testing, and we also have a lot of cross-browser testing tools to help us with cross-browser testing. As technology improves, software testers have the opportunity to experiment more and learn more.
Academic background is not necessary The
best part about getting into software testing is that you don't need to have a hard and fast degree. All you need is enthusiasm, enthusiasm, enthusiasm to learn and experiment, and problem-solving skills. But if you have a background in software engineering, IT or computing then this is a plus for you!
It opens doors to many other career paths
Software testing opens doors to many other amazing career opportunities for you. Once you have mastered manual testing, you can further develop your potential to become a business analyst, performance tester or simply automation tester.
In the image below, you can see how many career options there are for software testers 
Choose your path wisely
We hope you're already excited to explore where software testing can take you.
Your career choice or job is not something you do for a living. It consumes a large portion of your life and has a profound effect on who you are as a person. Therefore, you must choose your career direction very carefully and not regret it later.
Consider all the pros and weigh all the cons until you are ready to take action. If you have more questions, feel free to comment here and I'll be happy to help.
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