tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post6096935110714664922..comments2023-09-01T13:36:59.610+05:30Comments on Tester Tested !: Tour of being an independent test consultantPradeep Soundararajanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-59166002655348715122011-12-22T13:08:08.555+05:302011-12-22T13:08:08.555+05:30Hi Pradeep,
Nice post from you.
I just read it wh...Hi Pradeep,<br /><br />Nice post from you.<br />I just read it when searching for "Working as a Test Consultant" on Google.<br /><br />rgds.<br />ShikharShikharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203737969433928817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-2551699758541812912011-04-09T21:32:26.839+05:302011-04-09T21:32:26.839+05:30Hi Pradeep,
I would say I was forced to be a Test...Hi Pradeep,<br /><br />I would say I was forced to be a Test Consultant by so called recession and I am glad for it. <br /><br />Actually I was working with one company in Ahmadabad but when I couldn't found a single good reason to continue that job I resigned. The M.D personally called me and offered me a salary raise and also work from home facility as I live in Gandhinagar and was doing up-down. It was very kind of him but still I left.<br /><br />Then my struggle begun. I sent many application to several companies but they didn't bother to even call me for an interview. What I was getting is HR calls who was more interested in why I left the job than hiring me.<br /><br />I decided to find work on my own and it took me around 6 months to find me some good work for myself and see I am a happy Test consultant and now work from home since Oct'2009 <br /><br />After hat I have not tried for any company even though I get calls from the companies where I had sent applications during those 6 months.<br /><br />Yes, having no colleagues sometime frustrates but when I look at the freedom It feels great.<br /><br />The only problem I am struggling is, reading/learning were like things of the past. Though recently I have started learning sql.<br /><br />Working as a consultant has increased confidence in me and now I know that I can fight with any recession now.<br /><br />and last but not the least "Your posts always motivates us, so keep motivating"<br /><br />JayshreeJayshreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865796742873181019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-40016388113595677422011-01-11T22:49:59.025+05:302011-01-11T22:49:59.025+05:30@Gopalakrishnan,
What are your skills? Why does t...@Gopalakrishnan,<br /><br />What are your skills? Why does the industry need it? What have you demonstrated about your skills that makes people think they should hire you? If you could answer questions like those to yourself, you can know how to go about being an independent consultant.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-38746371537332790922011-01-11T22:46:05.815+05:302011-01-11T22:46:05.815+05:30Hi Pradeep,
I am Gopalakrishnan, Tester by profes...Hi Pradeep,<br /><br />I am Gopalakrishnan, Tester by profession in an organization and an Engineer by qualification. I am helping one of my friend who is running a company for past one year in areas of software testing and its allied activities. But i am not sure or having honestly no idea on how i can promote or present myself as an Independent Software Tester. Can you please advise.Googlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12292674134396142274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-40955966348757818512010-11-01T16:52:08.670+05:302010-11-01T16:52:08.670+05:30I tend to agree with the points made here. For one...I tend to agree with the points made here. For one, I've been having to deal at least with a couple of these challenges in trying to get my own firm off the ground too :)<br /><br />That being said, in the end persistence is the key to success. Gotta do what we gotta do!Siddharth Balaravihttp://blogs.siddharthbalaravi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-5853459457376433712010-10-08T17:58:11.611+05:302010-10-08T17:58:11.611+05:30Hi Pradeep,
Thanks would love to add more from you...Hi Pradeep,<br />Thanks would love to add more from your blog will keep you posted.The reason i changed my blog from an exclusively mine blog to a best of all blogs :<br />1. I tried but couldnot dedicate time to write good articles.<br />2. I never found a single place on the web where i could read the best of news, blogs, articles, tools, code snippets, testing magazines, or anything that had to do anything with testing<br />3. There are people like you who are gifted writers so it improves my learnings when i hunt and add something new and helps others as well.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br />Best Regards,<br />Aditya KalraAditya Kalra (Ady)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06923417477888464758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-32117993291153323052010-10-07T23:26:28.020+05:302010-10-07T23:26:28.020+05:30@Aditya,
I thank you for your kind words. I was e...@Aditya,<br /><br />I thank you for your kind words. I was excited to read your comment however the next moment I thought that just because my post appears top on Google, it doesn't mean it is good. <br /><br />The best post might be something that you haven't discovered yet. <br /><br />Also, you might want to consider your experience in your blog and I would love to be a reader there.<br /><br />I don't mind you posting about my blog posts but ensure you credit properly and don't make it a complete content copy paste. Put in the first two paragraphs and put a read more link to the post on my blog.<br /><br />I am just wondering why would you do that. By seeing your English I feel you can write well on your own. You might have written but it doesn't appear so.<br /><br />Do good, more.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-80281219345856096932010-10-07T23:14:29.300+05:302010-10-07T23:14:29.300+05:30Hi Pradeep,
I am really impressed by your blog . I...Hi Pradeep,<br />I am really impressed by your blog . I was just searching on google for this "best testing post" and i was surprised to find just one blog and that's your blog and it truly deserved that title.<br /><br />I have a blog that which has a collection of the best of the testing world and i'm adding this post of yours.Feel free to let me know if you want me to change anything.<br /><br />I am sure you will be happy to see your blog post at my blog .<br /><br />My Blog : http://go-gaga-over-testing.blogspot.com/<br />Best Regards,<br />Aditya KalraAditya Kalra (Ady)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06923417477888464758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-82714789374772181762010-09-22T10:34:25.470+05:302010-09-22T10:34:25.470+05:30Yet am not thinking about this. Even though I have...Yet am not thinking about this. Even though I have more than 4 years experience in testing. After read this article I am thinking it. Any way thanks for sharing such a valuable information.Quality Assurance Servicehttp://www.qaguild.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-34165456554515899042010-08-25T23:01:33.083+05:302010-08-25T23:01:33.083+05:30@Jaiwanth,
Many thanks. Its comments like these t...@Jaiwanth,<br /><br />Many thanks. Its comments like these that helps me boosts my confidence when I get a kick of my own stupidity :)<br /><br />@Fake Software Tester,<br /><br />Your rights are granted.<br /><br />@Pavan,<br /><br /><i>I would like to know if there are any legal obligations and legal registrations that one need to get into to become an Independent Test consultant in India.Are the taxation rules applicable to the money that is paid for the consultation service?</i><br /><br />There are two ways you can operate:<br /><br />If you expect your profits for an year cross 15 lac rupees then you need to get a service tax registration and collect service tax from your clients apart from your billing.<br /><br />If your profits don't cross 15 lacs or you anticipate so, you can just bill your client your consulting charges and they would deduct tax of 10.3 percent on your fees and pay you the rest.<br /><i><br />I am truly a faithful citizen and want to abide by existing taxation rules. I am not expecting an unrecorded money coming into my account. Can yo help me with some links and pointers.</i><br /><br />It is hard to get an unrecorded money as a consultant mostly because your clients are abiding by the rules and they wouldn't pay unless something is recorded. If they do so, they land up in trouble and invite you into it.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-22608804109659795642010-08-25T17:59:59.674+05:302010-08-25T17:59:59.674+05:30Pradeep,
I would like to know if there are any le...Pradeep,<br /><br />I would like to know if there are any legal obligations and legal registrations that one need to get into to become an Independent Test consultant in Inda.<br />Are the taxation rules applicable to the money that is paid for the consultation service?<br /><br />I am truly a faithful citizen and want to abide by existing taxation rules. I am not expecting an unrecorded money coming into my account. Can yo help me with some links and pointers.Pavanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422417856812544847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-39992770827878591092010-08-24T15:16:28.276+05:302010-08-24T15:16:28.276+05:30Hi,
I just marvel everytime I read your posts for ...Hi,<br />I just marvel everytime I read your posts for the such wonderful posts which reminded me of my childhood days when we as kids used to eagerly await (Amar Chtra Katha's or such books ) for their latest editions.<br />Just the same I await eagerly to read your posts for it throws light on so many aspects along with being a best guide for testing professionals to avoid pitfalls and mistakes which one might be tempted to make.<br />You have always spoken about how each and every person is fallible but yet has a unique trait of his own which he/she should utilise to excel.Just to say once again thanks for such wonderful posts.jaiwanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724657874030455912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-36670088841806155312010-08-23T17:30:35.268+05:302010-08-23T17:30:35.268+05:30Journey that seems very thoughtful, profound and d...Journey that seems very thoughtful, profound and depicted very well. <br /><br />On a lighter note, can I buy movie rights from you :)? few titles that come to mind --- "The brilliant Idiot", "Idiot-Dog Brillantaire", "Last Idiot Standing"......<br /><br />Pradeep ---> No offense meant with the lighter side!!! Feel free to delete this comment if it sounds rude in any way!!!Fake software Testerhttp://fakesoftwaretester.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-46191879381235779232010-08-19T12:08:31.337+05:302010-08-19T12:08:31.337+05:30@GL Sandeep,
Was nice meeting you too. I am glad ...@GL Sandeep,<br /><br />Was nice meeting you too. I am glad you like my writing. We will catch up again, being in Bangalore.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-4882099359709029642010-08-19T12:06:12.682+05:302010-08-19T12:06:12.682+05:30Hi Pradeep,
Every time i read your blog, i get in...Hi Pradeep,<br /><br />Every time i read your blog, i get inspired.Its long time wait i meet you yesterday @ Zappers.<br />Wanted spend more time, but time constraint.<br />Thanks a lot Pradeep for all the inspiring articles.<br /><br />This was the book i was referring to<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Consulting-Giving-Getting-Successfully/dp/0932633013/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topglsandeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070498204644082790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-32835710986566836462010-08-09T18:35:29.204+05:302010-08-09T18:35:29.204+05:30For those (if any) who want to just jump into bein...For those (if any) who want to just jump into being Ind. Consultant:<br /><br />Independent consultant is just a state of being. I can quit my current enagegemt and become an independent consultant coach. However, will I get the opportunity to coach the Indian team is the question. <br /><br />A mediocre in the skill matrix is not worth even a dime. Inside or outside of any organization ... you are worth the same. <br /><br />There is this general impression (most of times true) about consultant come a COST (read as high cost). Dont jump into it unless you can guage the quality of your work - value you can offer to your clients - the costs involved and evaluate if someone will be ready to take your services. <br /><br />Its good to have a role model ala Pradeep Soundararajan. Just evaluate if you are ready to work as hard as PS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-75663910897250091432010-08-06T13:10:17.597+05:302010-08-06T13:10:17.597+05:30@Scornik,
And unknowingly i realized, i wanted to...@Scornik,<br /><br /><i>And unknowingly i realized, i wanted to be skilled enough to be a part time consultant also. Part time because i don't want to face the irritating questions you have been facing as full time Test consultant.</i><br /><br />Well, the questions are irritating only if we react to it :) So, you may want to practice not reacting to such questions and be fine.<br /><br />@Pallavi,<br /><br />Thanks a lot.<br /><br />@Yeshwantrao,<br /><br />Thank you very much.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-57540884192525138752010-08-06T13:06:45.342+05:302010-08-06T13:06:45.342+05:30@Ganesh,
If you are the Ganesh from MCE then I kn...@Ganesh,<br /><br />If you are the Ganesh from MCE then I know you :)<br /><br /><i>Every individual reading this know you as a independent testing consultant , but i know pradeep as pradeep. I am seeing every move of ur life , to be honest i am seeing u as a kind of role model.</i><br /><br />Thanks. It excites me that I am able to be a role model to people like you. I shall work hard to retain the status.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-88844279335320459602010-08-06T13:05:06.504+05:302010-08-06T13:05:06.504+05:30@ Tipsoftesting,
I'm planning to be an Indepe...@ Tipsoftesting,<br /><br /><i>I'm planning to be an Independent consultant and after reading your post,I altered my plans to wait for a while and gear up with the required skills...not just testing but skills to manage socio-economic risks as well. Thanks again for the post!</i><br /><br />Remember that skills take away fear and you will be fine.Pradeep Soundararajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17849721523107325938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-41446305957356099702010-08-06T07:57:08.920+05:302010-08-06T07:57:08.920+05:30Hi Pradeep,
"If you want to be an independe...Hi Pradeep,<br /><br /><br />"If you want to be an independent test consultant, there are some prerequisites that you need to fulfill. You need to be bold enough, skilled enough, curious enough, pleasing enough and willing to talk to people or do some work good enough to get good enough people to talk to you."<br /><br />When I started reading your article, I was a bit skeptical abt your above statement and after reading the succeeding paragraph, I got the real clarity.Yes, I liked YOUR Statement- "I think, not knowing how much is "enough" makes you to work hard and get close enough." <br /><br />I'm planning to be an Independent consultant and after reading your post,I altered my plans to wait for a while and gear up with the required skills...not just testing but skills to manage socio-economic risks as well. Thanks again for the post!http://tipsoftesting.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-30553753806000972242010-08-04T14:59:30.298+05:302010-08-04T14:59:30.298+05:30Yes Mr.pradeep, hope you know me in person for pas...Yes Mr.pradeep, hope you know me in person for past some years.<br /><br />Every individual reading this know you as a independent testing consultant , but i know pradeep as pradeep. I am seeing every move of ur life , to be honest i am seeing u as a kind of role model.<br /><br />Good show pradeep, my best wishes to grow further.ganeshhttp://www.testleaf.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-28626024007818166032010-08-03T16:22:07.297+05:302010-08-03T16:22:07.297+05:30Inspiring, and very well written Pradeep.Inspiring, and very well written Pradeep.Pallavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046163339965933249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-35178082302293244892010-08-02T14:38:37.101+05:302010-08-02T14:38:37.101+05:30Hello Pradeep,
I just wanted to tell you that I h...Hello Pradeep,<br /><br />I just wanted to tell you that I have been a great admirer of you since i started reading your blogs. And it seems like the questions you are facing are also applicable in Bangladesh also. <br /><br />And unknowingly i realized, i wanted to be skilled enough to be a part time consultant also. Part time because i don't want to face the irritating questions you have been facing as full time Test consultant. And unknowingly you became my GURU :). But i think it is not necessary to get lessons from GURU, but just to understand the lessons learned. (though i don't mind advises :P).<br /><br />Regards<br />Mohammad Ashik ElahiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01835081223960049061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-73659343460386503972010-07-31T11:07:52.080+05:302010-07-31T11:07:52.080+05:30Pradeep,
Very true and matured article.
Regards
...Pradeep,<br /><br />Very true and matured article.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Yeshwanthraoraohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137589966142680412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21132099.post-10194971007866668692010-07-30T17:39:27.840+05:302010-07-30T17:39:27.840+05:30"You just probably love thinking of yourself ..."You just probably love thinking of yourself that way" - you are right!<br /><br />Playing the victim is lame. I agree.<br /><br />I was waking up as I was posting those comments. You motivated more.<br /><br />I started the process of learning.<br /><br />I used to have the "Lessons Learnt in software Testing". But I lost it.<br /><br />In fact you actual inspire me to write a few lessons that I learnt over the years. I did not start a blog assuming that I don't have much to talk about. But even if it is one article, I will still post it. <br /><br />Ordered the book again. Also started reading through some of the articles at www.satisfice.com (the last time I read them was in 2003)<br /><br />Your generosity of spirit is wonderful - "Coffee with Pradeep" is a perfect example.<br /><br />I never realized someone can interact with so many (400) people in such a short time. WoW<br /><br />Unfortunately I'm now working in Hyderabad.<br /><br />But I'll come to Bangalore to have coffee with you some time.<br /><br />p.s - I'm paying ;-)keshavhttp://www.keshavnarla.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com