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Developer looking at a Tester contract

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    Developer looking at a Tester contract

    Hello,

    I am developer by trait. I am considering a contract as a tester, something that would exercise my skill as it deals partly with automated testing. Just wanted to get an idea whether this could have any future implications as how clients could potentially label me as a tester and decide to not consider myself for future developer work.

    Thanks for your time.

    #2
    Why would a recruiter put you forward for a role where you have no experience above someone who does it for a living?
    Blog? What blog...?

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      #3
      I had various alternating roles in testing and development, did not seem to be a problem.

      My last contract before I retired was an interesting one doing satellite imaging in VC++, after two boring contracts testing planes and phones.
      bloggoth

      If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
      John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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        #4
        Originally posted by xoggoth View Post
        I had various alternating roles in testing and development, did not seem to be a problem.

        My last contract before I retired was an interesting one doing satellite imaging in VC++, after two boring contracts testing planes and phones.
        Can you spot the difference between your situation and the OP's? Especially in the context of the modern tick-the-box-no-intelligence-needed hiring processes?
        Blog? What blog...?

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          #5
          Originally posted by xoggoth View Post
          I had various alternating roles in testing and development, did not seem to be a problem.

          My last contract before I retired was an interesting one doing satellite imaging in VC++, after two boring contracts testing planes and phones.
          Thanks, I think you understood what I was trying to say and thank you for sharing your perspective.

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            #6
            OK, it wasn't clear on first reading whether or not you had any testing expereince.

            Anyway, to answer the original question properly, you won't know unless you try: the joys of contracting. But your biggest hurdle is the agency, not the client.
            Blog? What blog...?

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              #7
              Can you spot the difference between your situation and the OP's?
              Sorry, you've lost me on that one M.
              bloggoth

              If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
              John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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                #8
                If you are considering a contract as a tester then you are not a very good developer.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by cannon999 View Post
                  If you are considering a contract as a tester then you are not a very good developer.
                  THIS

                  Developers get paid more than testers.
                  See You Next Tuesday

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Lance View Post
                    THIS

                    Developers get paid more than testers.
                    Do they? ;-)

                    (Even if true, I'm not sure how this would support the statement that a tester is not a very good developer)

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