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Someone posted this earlier , and I could relate when they said feel like a fraud! Thing is I never felt that, but the developers in my team make me feel that on a regular basis. Something I never felt in any of my jobs before. (And I am also the sole tester of the team ) Recently one of the developers said , “you say you are testing the test environment and covering all scenarios of test bookings but know that we all are watching and we have access to all the test bookings you do. And you have done only 3 bookings”
Speaks volumes right : not just about the impression they have of the tester but also work culture. Let’s keep work culture aside.
So the developers have been doing multiple deployments on the Test environment on the same day and I having been testing each release on the test environment and these scenarios for a while and I have a clear idea of what needs to be tested and what scenario needs to be covered to be sure that the last deployment on test did not break anything outside the fix. (Am not going into the details ) . I have planned a meeting with the developer and his lead to understand the situation and show the coverages in the 3 bookings. A purely tech/functional explaination call.

Question is : how would you react to such a message or such an impression about a tester from the developer. What would be the steps you would take ? Have you faced anything similar ? Would you take it ahead with your lead or manager ? What solution would you expect?

So unfortunately I didnt study biology in my matura/school leaving/A-level equivalent exams. I have physics , chemistry and maths. I also have a bachelors in engineering and i am a permanent resident in Germany. I am self teaching Biology from A-level textbooks and frankly I am liking it, understanding cells, basic human structure etc. I plan to self prepare also for the entrance examination at MSB or MSH .

I also have a bachelors in compute science engineering. I am a non-traditional applicant all together.
I want to know if MSB and MSH accepts applications without a biology ? Is there a way I can take this biology course such that it is accepted ?(not m -kurs)

I have been thinking a lot about whether business analysis could be the right path for me? Would love to hear your thoughts ..
My background is a bit mixed: I have worked as a full-stack developer for several years, spent time in QA/testing, and also worked closely with marketing teams and web analytics, product growth, and related processes. So I’m comfortable moving between technical, operational, and business conversations.

I also think of what sort of a person makes a good business analyst ?
What sort of a person makes a good Project manager ? (I also felt this could be a role for me)
But about being a BA In short - what kind of a BA do teams like (am not the loudest person, not someone who looks “fun and easy” if that’s the word, I love talking to and interacting with people but that doesn’t unfortunately show on my face, not someone who can shoot the best ideas while a meeting is going on but may be after! ) I like showing analysis and results and presenting etc.

I also keep wondering what a typical day in the life of an experienced BA really looks like. Is it mostly stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, and documentation? Or is there more to it, like using data to shape decisions and convincing engineering teams to build the right feature?

Finally, would it make sense for me to do a certification at this point to help position myself as a business analyst?
I would like to build the other things that actually make someone effective in the role.
And decide if this is for me 🤨

I guess an Indian student can help me share their knowledge about the same. I have physics , chem and maths from CBSE board. And I plan to take Biology alone through NIOS ODE. Will this be accepted by the studienkollegs.

1. I emailed uniassist and universities but the kind of response I got is that they can know only after I make an application.
2. APS might not accept dual marksheets, but I don’t plan to apply through APS as I am in Germany already.
3. What is a way I can take my bio exam to be accepted ? Is CBSE the best and safest way ?

It would be so helpful if anyone can share their knowledge. I have PCM and I passed it through CBSE last year. Now I plan to have biology also with me. This I planned to take through NIOS ODE. Question:

1. Taking biology alone through NIOS ODE is possible right ?
2. Main thing is I just want biology marks with me, it’s ok even if I am holding two marksheets ( CBSE and NIOS) that’s not a problem for me. Both marksheets are valid right ? Because in one I have physics , chem and maths and in the other I have biology.

I already gave my CBSE exam in PCM and I want to take Nios in biology. My concern is taking a slot and booking it and then giving the biology exam only , will not make my PCM CBSE marksheet invalid right ?
I can hold two marksheets right ?

Also if I want can I consolidate the both marksheet ? (Like make it one marksheet ?)

I already gave my CBSE exam in PCM and I want to take Nios in biology. My concern is taking a slot and booking it and then giving the biology exam only , will not make my PCM CBSE marksheet invalid right ?
I can hold two marksheets right ?

Also if I want can I consolidate the both marksheet ? (Like make it one marksheet ?)

I don’t dislike children, I actually like them. But having kids has never felt like a “must” for me. If anything, I feel like I’d be better off not being a parent. I’d rather contribute in other ways, like being there for many children through my work as a doctor, instead of raising my own.
The problem is the environment I’m in. In my culture, anything related to childbirth or a child becomes the mother’s responsibility and often her burden. That pressure is always there.
I’m married, and I’m getting closer to the “end of the safe childbirth window” biologically 🙄. My partner and I haven’t actively tried to get pregnant yet, but we’re planning to start soon Doctor visits, planning, all of that.
But here’s the part I’ve never really said out loud: I almost wish it doesn’t happen.
I find myself hoping I won’t get pregnant, even if we try. That even with medical help, it doesn’t work. And even if things escalate to IVF, I don’t really want that to succeed either. It’s strange to admit, but deep down, I think I don’t want to be able to conceive at all.
At the same time, I feel conflicted. I feel like, as a woman, I’m being reduced to my ability to have children. I want to feel strong, capable, and accomplished regardless of that. I want my parents, in-laws, and my husband to see me as more than just someone who should give birth.
But honestly, I don’t think they will.
I don’t feel like I can openly fight for a childfree life in my situation. So part of me think if it just doesn’t happen naturally, then maybe that will decide things for me. And then I’ll see who still supports me, and what really matters to them.