u/Healthy_Panic_68

Curious to know if anyone who has an open work permit that is going to expire soon and is waiting for a CSQ through the PSTQ program.

My work permit is expiring soon and I have no clue what to do. if it was a closed work permit, I could have done something about it but nowhere can I find any info for open work permit candidates.

You could apply for an LMIA exempt closed work permit through your company but you need a CSQ for it.

IT SUCKS

I work as a QA at a product based company and I regularly test software applications on embedded instruments that are connected to scanners or other hardware.

Do you think working in such a domain that involves electronics, hardware and software more valuable and secure in the age of AI? Compared to just software QA or Automation QA?

Hello folks!

Apologies if this post is not relevant on this sub, but I just wanted to post and see if anyone could give me advice.

I‘be been working as a manual software QA for about 2 years now at this product based company that manufactures windows based embedded products that will be used on the field in different industries.

These products have a dedicated software application installed in them, and I do the QA of these applications along with the overall functioning of the products. So I interact with some hardware in addition to the embedded devices.

As part of some projects, I also do some system level integration testing like validation of firmware, battery testing etc. I am still a noob when it comes to in depth understanding of these things.

Up until now, I was considering to learn automation, transition into SDET, and then eventually switch to DevOps just like every other QA. But I also had this overwhelming feeling that this is a long long road for someone like me who comes from a non-CS background, and I honestly don’t know if this is feasible given the rapid growth of AI and the software industry in general. It takes a lot of time and effort to learn all the programming skills required.

When I did some brainstorming and also using ChatGPT, I found these two roles:

Systems Integration/Validation Engineer

Embedded Test/Firmware Validation Engineer.

For these roles (especially the first one), I need to to learn various things like python programming, debugging, interfaces and protocols, system architecture, advanced windows troubleshooting, embedded systems, electronics etc.

So I was wondering if this is something that is more feasible than trying to transition into Automation QA and DevOps, since I am already doing some of the work at my current company. It still requires dedicated effort into learning architecture of each product in detail along with other skills mentioned above though.

This role seems interesting and also more secure compared to Automation QA/DevOps, given the rise of AI. But not sure if I’d be able to get a salary in the same range. Also not sure if I’d be able to switch companies/domains that easily with the skills I acquire in this role.

What do you think? Any advice?

I work as a manual software QA at this product based company that manufactures windows based embedded products that will be used in different industries.

These products have a dedicated software application installed in them, and I do the QA of these applications along with the overall functioning of the products. So I interact with scanners, probes and other hardware in addition to the embedded devices.

As part of some projects, I also do some system level integration testing like validation of batteries, firmware, etc. I am still a noob when it comes to my knowledge on these things.

Up until now, I was considering to learn automation, transition into SDET, and then eventually switch to DevOps just like every other QA. But this is a long long road for someone like me who comes from a non-CS background, and I honestly don’t know if this is feasible given the rapid growth of AI and the software industry in general. It takes a lot of time and effort to learn all the programming skills required.

When I did some brainstorming with ChatGPT, it suggested these two roles:

1. Systems Integration/Validation Engineer

2. Embedded Test/Firmware Validation Engineer.

For these roles (especially the first one), it suggested me to learn various things like python programming, debugging, interfaces and protocols, system architecture, advanced windows troubleshooting, embedded systems, electronics etc.

So I was wondering if this is something that is also feasible, since I am already doing some of the work at my current company. All it takes is dedicated effort into learning architecture of each product in detail along with other skills.

Anyone who does similar work like this? What do you think of this transition, and would this be a rewarding role for me in the future?

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Am I doing anything wrong?

So I’m currently talking to someone who I connected with on a dating sub Reddit.

She seems to be high on her guard and was asking me several questions - past relationships, religious beliefs, opinions on women, feminism etc.

FYI, I (28M) have had no relationships in the past, but I was dating/FWB with someone for a few months. Based on her questions, I already understood that she must have had a rough past.

1. Religious Beliefs - She mentioned in her intro message itself that she’s between agnostic and atheist. Later she asked me my views, belief in God and told me that although she likes going to temples, she doesn‘t do any pooja rituals, and that she had a miserable experience with her parents forcing her to do things.
2. Relationship with parents - I get a feeling that she has a bad relationship with her parents. Firstly, from what she mentioned above where she had a miserable equation with them when following religious rituals. Secondly, when I asked what her caste is (this is important for parents to accept marriage in the Telugu states), not only she didn’t mention but she reacted rather strangely saying she doesn’t give a fuck what her parents think (not the exact words though). I finally asked her what her relationship with her parents is like, and she told me that she’s not so close with them.
3. Past relationships - She’s been in a couple of relationships. She was in her first relationship when both were young and immature, and that the guy didn’t believe in marriage. The second one was most recent and ended 11 months ago. She said the guy had anger issues, always jokingly compared her to other women, and was a bit traumatic. It left a mark but she had completely moved on is what she said. And now she wants to be very careful about whom to let in her life.

What do you think of all this?

For me, these look a bit like red flags but I want to dig a little deeper and know her better. All of this happened in one interaction, so I definitely want to give it some more time.

She is good at communication though, replies quickly compared to the others I’ve texted with.

So I’m (28M) talking to this woman (25F) through an AM setup and I brought up the topic about kids during a discussion.

I told her that I am not really sure about kids, and that I might want to be CF. I told her that I am not only financially insufficient but also not ready to being someone into this world that is only getting worse.

She said that she is also obviously not ready and hasn’t thought about kids yet. She would like to spend some time with her partner first, and then decide (maybe 3-5 years later).

However, she said that if my intention is having no kids at all this is something that needs thinking. Also, she is a bit concerned about societal pressure if we’re not having kids.

Now what do you think about this? How else can I make sure that she would be okay with whatever decision I would take in the future? And it doesn’t end up hurting either of us

My parents brought me an alliance where the girl's family is kind of related to my cousin's family.

Both of us live in different cities. The families were fine with the astro compatibility, so they would like us to talk and get to know each other. We started texting, and the vibe felt great. We got comfortable and also started having banters. We also had a couple of voice calls starting last week

Here is how I feel so far:

• Physical attraction and compatibility:
  • My preferences - The girl should be medium built (not too slim or fat), a bit fair and should have a good face card.
  • The girl - Doesn't tick all these boxes - She has a darker skin tone, a bit on the fatter side, but has a decent face card.
• Lifestyle compatibility:
  • Me - I like to be more active and would like my partner to be so too. I enjoy activities like running, going to the gym, hiking etc. Also I like to travel. I try to eat healthy (not consistent with it though).
  • The girl - Seems to be kind of the opposite. She's more of a beach person and does not really like hiking, but would be down to do so once in a while. Cannot run. Likes travel too and would be interested to go to the gym with her partner, but partner should not force her to go everyday (it is fine 2-3 times a week). Her dietary choices don't really align with mine- likes ice creams, deep fried stuff like chicken 65 (you do you and I do me kind of thing).
• Compatibility on other factors:
  • Having kids - I am a Childfree fence sitter. I am not really sure, but for now I am firm that I don't want to have kids. When I told her that I am not really sure about kids, she said that she hadn't really though about kids at this stage. She does understand though that it is getting extremely difficult to have kids. Even she wants to spend time with her partner and decide maybe after 3-5 years, but is also concerned about societal pressure if we don't have kids. She's fine with me being like this, but if I'm 100% certain about being CF, she said that's something that needs some thinking.
  • Family values and mutual respect - She said she is really close to her family, and she would appreciate if I understand that and treat her parents as my parents too. She would absolutely love to stay with in-laws if needed (as long as they don't meddle or try to control).
  • Humour and vibe - She is really easy going, sarcastic too. Although I do have to explain sometimes that what I said is just a joke.
• What she expects -
  • Someone who is honest, values family, and responsible.
  • She wants her partner to be 'The Man' of the house, making calls on what the family should do.
  • She wants her partner to be her safe space where she can share anything. Wants to save together with her partner and invest on a house or something later.
  • She also said that how you look does not really matter, and she looks more on what kind of a person I am.
  • She said she is not really into money like how some people are. She values life and the experiences more.
• When I mentioned that there are differences in our lifestyle, she said we both need to compromise.
• When I'm asking all these questions and asked if she had anything to ask in return, she said that she is a bit old school and does not like to know each and every detail about her partner before marriage. I didn't really get this, but she was like 'It is a special feeling. I do not want a roommate, I want a partner about whom I grow with and understand more about him'.

Now, although she does not feel really compatible if we just look at physical attractiveness and lifestyle choices, the rest of the stuff seems to be fine so far. If she can work on these, I don't really see why I shouldn't accept her.

Being Childfree is another important factor of course to consider here. I prefer not to press on this a lot now since we are in the initial stages of talking.

But what are the other questions I can ask her? Do you really see this working out?

Intlo vallu oka sambandham techaru. Matladamannaru tana tho.

Sare ani WhatsApp lo text cheyadam start chesanu. Tbh we vibed good. Na dikkumalina sense of humour kuda aa ammayi ki bane nachindi.

So oka roju matladtunnapudu tanaki heads up icha. Ila naku ma mavayya genes unnai so batta thala vastadi pakka ani. Ne preferences Neeku untai kada physically ila undali ani so munde Neeku cheptunna if you’re not okay we can drop this here and now ani.
Apudu tanu annadi juttu di em undi le happy ga chuskunte naku ilantivi matter kadu ani. I was like great.

Monna malli edo matladutu sarada ga ‘na juttu peekkoni tindam anna paina em ledu chusko’ ani joke chesa. Apudu tanu adigindi ‘photos lo bane undi kada’ ani. I said backside koncham baga oodindi ani. And I also told her Pelli varku maintain chesta tarvata full shave chesesta ani.

Juttu okati unte anni panulu jaragav kada, chala kalavali ani annadi. And then she said Ipudu mana iddari intlo force em cheyatledu kabatti friends la matladukundam ani annadi. I said yeah sure we can do it like dating ani anna. Yeah sounds good annadi.

Tarvata nundi msg ledu. Nenu kuda gelakaledu interest unte tane matladtadi le ani.

Idi nenu overthink kuda cheyochu maybe endukante tanu 7 days a week work chestundi. But enduko my batta thala was a turn off for her anipinchindi, although she mentioned she’s ok with it.

Rojuki oka rant cheyakapothe manaki mudda digadu. So this is the rant of the day.

7th class lo unnapudu kalisam. Oka coaching institute lo kalisanu ninnu. Nuvu join avtunnav ani cheppi na friends already hype chesaru. Pedda gayyall ra adi ani. Evariki Nuv ante ishtam undedi kadu. They called you brash, slut and all sorts of names.

From strangers we became friends, and from friends we became best friends in school. You fought with everyone when there were rumours spreading about us.

Bayata road meeda oka ammayi tho matladali ante ne evaraina chusi em anukuntaro ani pant lo poskune nannu, matladithe em avtadi ani challenge chesav. You gave me nicknames, you said I was the sweetest guy ever.

Alantidi 10 years pass by, and eeroju I’m just a nobody to you?

I mean I get it. Ipudu Nuv doctor vi, and that you’re super busy. But still, if I was a priority in your life you would make efforts to talk to me.

Somewhere during recent years naku anipinchindi maybe I’m bothering you a lot with messages ani. Of course because you’re the only person I talk to. You’re special. Even during the calls ne médico life gurinchi ranting ey ekkuva untadi tappa nenu nijam ga ela unna ani antha interest tho adigav ani naku anipinchale.

And so I try to refrain doing that and I get to know I was not a priority in your life anymore? Life is shit lately and I hoped to share some with you when you would next catch up with me, and boy am I glad I didn’t do any of that. The ‘never share your vulnerable side with a woman’ belief solidified even more.

I tried confronting you a little about you not reaching out to me when you sensed my replies were dull and you apologize and ask me I could have reach out earlier?
Ela reach out avvamantav, naku evari tho ni matladali anipinchatledu. Of course I’m bad at confronting and the confronting part didn’t go well. I instead felt like I was gaslighted for not reaching out to you.

Yet after this you couldn’t give me a call to discuss what’s wrong? You said you’d call but you were so busy you couldn’t call?

2 fucking years passed by since we talked, and it’s haunting me every now and then. Like how? Na ego tho nene pogottukunnana, Leda nijam ga ne you don’t give 2 shits about me ah ani.

Neeku ela undo telidu, neeku deeniki time kuda undadu le. Ne medico life, ne friends, ne lokam.

And yes, I think I did catch some feelings for you at some point. But I know it will never work out given we live in two different worlds. Also, I don’t feel like you were really there for me so it would be foolish of me to think you could be right for me.

Idi Neeku personal ga cheppe antha dhairyam, opika levu. So I’m just venting it here.

If you’ve made it this far, well done and thanks for reading.

Basically the question.

I noticed some CF women commenting on a post sometime ago.

So I’m just curious to know how you’re searching for a partner and how was the experience like so far

My parents are currently searching extensively to find a partner for me through AM. Given the current AM market demands and AM issues we’ve been seeing of late, I have little to no hopes. Moreover, if we add the CF requirement, nobody would even look at my profile.

My sister sent me a couple of profiles yesterday on WhatsApp and called me to ask my opinion. I replied I didn’t find them too interesting, but let’s first see if they will like me. And then talks went on and I expressed that the current AM market is so messed up, people are not marrying these days.

In that process, I slowly confessed that I did get a couple of matches on Shaadi, but the talks didn’t move forward because I mentioned I don’t want kids.

My sister then said women would think you’re gay if you mentioned this at the very start of the conversation, and they would think that you’re doing this owing to family pressures. She said I’m an idiot to be bringing this at the very beginning of the convos.

But sister, I created my Shaadi profile and I am managing it, isn’t it clear that I am straight?

Could be but people could also think that parents forced you to create a profile and do this.

She then asked my reasons for being CF, and she tried to bring some sense into me by saying this is a very wrong decision and stuff. It was a hard conversation.

Now she wants me to talk to my parents and tell them now itself in a month or so, so that they don’t get their hopes high. Because they have been travelling here and there in search of alliances and it is a lot of effort.

I’m just worried about their health. If I reveal this, it will definitely raise their blood pressure levels. Nobody can force me, but I don’t want them to get hurt.

FML

Intlo naku (28M) sambandhala veta jarugutundi. Na kanna 1-2 years younger cousins ki kuda sambandhalu chudatam start chesaru so ma valla meeda inkoncham pressure add ayindi.

Nenu kuda Shaadi lo na anthata nenu appudappudu chustunna, but with low hopes cuz I want to be Childfree and people there wouldn’t be okay with it.

Eeroju Oka iddaru ammayilu profiles naku ma akka naku forward chesi na opinion adigindi. They didn’t seem that attractive to me, but I was like ‘vallaki manam nachali kada’. Then she was like mummy vallaki cheppu vallu matladi chustaru ani.

Talks went on and after telling her that current AM market is too demanding, I kind of revealed to her that I want to be Childfree. And I also told her that I got a few matches on Shaadi and things didn’t move forward because I mentioned at the very start that I want to be CF.

Apudu ma akka annadi - Intha early ga chepte nuv gay anukuntaru ani. Nenu bus lo unna, pakkana janalu unnaru. Ala oka chethi tho phone, inko chethi tho 🤦‍♂️

She then tried to know my reasons for being CF and tried to convince me that it’s a bad idea.

Aa tarvata last lo baga alochinchukoni edoti mummy daddy ki cheppu, vallu hopes tho sambandhala kosam chala tirugutunnaru ani.

Subhama ani 1 week vacation ki poyi return vastunna. And I had to deal with this. FML.

So nenu vacation Lo unna and I’m staying at this hostel for backpackers. Na second experience idi, but first in a big city.

Nenu evening check in chesanu and I thought I’ll just sleep after buying some stuff from a nearby grocery store. So 10:30 ki ala padukunna. Aa room lo na tho patu total 8 members sharing.

Midnight okadu entry ichadu. Aaroju Canada Day, so fireworks avi jarigayi city lo. Manodu full ga tagesi, avanni chuskoni vachadu. Vachinodu padukovachu kada, he started to rant. His rant was like this:

This country is taken over by East Indians and Pakis. It’s a fucking mess. My grandfather fought during world war 2 for Canada, and it’s a fucking disgrace what’s happening to this country right now. All the Indians can fuck off. They don’t know how to make a fucking pizza. This whore at the hostel reception says my bed isn’t ready yet. She doesn’t know her job. I’m gonna do something about this, I’m not gonna sit back and see this country being taken over. I won’t let Punjabi become an official 3rd language. Fuck all the East Indians.

This rant kept going on and on for like two hours, with him yelling all sorts of things. Madhyalo Oka french odu paduko ra ani cheppadaniki try chesadu. Vadu ok padukunta ani cheppi malli ma thatha ee desanni uddarinchadu, adi idi ani start chesadu.

Final ga room lo unna 3 guys bayataki velli complaint icharu. Manager vachi room vacate cheyamannadu as people felt his language was threatening, violent and were not feeling safe to be in the same room as him.

2:30 am ki he had to be vacated by force. He was 55 years old. A pussy who probably failed in life (he mentioned his kids don’t talk to him anymore), taking out his frustration.

Vadiki teliyani vishayam Enti ante there was an Indian in the room listening too all this.