I was a Signals Analyst. I would demodulate various RF signals to extract the underlying data, 1s and 0s. Then, i would perform analysis on the bit stream to ascertain what type of data was being transmitted. Very systematic and sometimes tedious work.
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I knew that I wanted to be a tester when I would start working for money.
I did beta testing, app. reviews, analysis of hard and soft stuff before my first job, I studied IT as well meanwhile, I got interested in testing theory, I then went to over 50 interviews within about 1.5 years - until I got a job as a tester.
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I used to work in a library and now I test library software. It really helps knowing the customers, the end users and real life scenarios. Also beats employment in the public sector.
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I operated a nuclear power plant. My role was literally Nuclear Power Plant Operator. It was very stressful and after 5 years, I resigned. I was offered a subsequent job at the same nuclear power plant on an IT project, because I knew the language. I started on that project as a Documentation Specialist and ended as the QA Lead. I also learned how to use my first automation tool, Forte, while I was on that project.
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I first started working as a Chef for about 4years and hatted the hours. Then moved into customer service and sales.During my time in customer customer service and sales. I looked after training new users on the tools being used and then got requested to help out on UAT. I have now been testing for 6years
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I was a computer technician
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I was in IT field during 15 years before switching to testing career. My first role as tester was an opportunity were I was working as business analyst end at the and of my contract I have been offered this position.
I enjoyed it and stocked in.
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I prefer to work as tester as I am not confortable with coding 
. Of course I have learned to code with Java, python and did my degree in software development.
As tester we can not avoid to be involved in coding fortunately codeless testing tools are useful even in automated testing.
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@chris_dabnor Oh, your typo is hilarious! I’ll bet it felt like “helldesk” a lot of the time. 
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Sadly, it was intentional. A Freudian slip would have been funnier.
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