A senior quality engineer reflects on a job inquiry that would have meant a 25% pay cut, using it as a lens to examine broader market dynamics in software testing. The post explores how experienced testers at the higher end of the salary scale rarely find open positions suited to them — instead, roles are tailor-made or they work as consultants across multiple organizations. It also touches on the industry trend of companies seeking cheaper talent while expecting more, and the confusion around salary levels for quality engineering roles.
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