{"id":498,"date":"2022-01-04T11:38:47","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T11:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testerwork.com\/?p=498"},"modified":"2022-01-04T11:50:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T11:50:44","slug":"test-get-tested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testerwork.com\/test-get-tested\/","title":{"rendered":"Test, get tested and stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]A part of our Tester Community for almost 3 years, Olufemi from Nigeria is sharing with us how his freelance tester role changed during the pandemic and how he got from testing for money exclusively to testing for fun and doing what he likes. Take a look:<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Test, get tested, and stay safe<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"\"<\/span>My testing experience at forty-two has been interesting, to say the least. <\/span><\/span>When I first started testing, I did it for the money. Today, I do it for the fun. <\/span><\/span>It\u2019s like a puzzle, looking for what\u2019s what and what shouldn\u2019t be and all that. In between then and now, there\u2019s been good, bad, and neither-good-nor-bad days. This blog shares how I deliberately refused to allow my health to be affected while testing during the pandemic and especially the lockdown.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Did anyone notice that during the lockdowns, there was a barrage of test invites? COVID threw everyone into panic mode. And we panicked. Anyways, the torrent of test invites was mind-blowing. My devices were beeping all the time and with very little to do, it became natural to go to one of my most favorite things – testing. Little did I know that everyone seemed to be locked on to this too. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

After accepting several test invites, I had to keep up. You know, trying to log issues before anyone else – that rush was addictive. Some tests were basic<\/span><\/span>ally easy to comprehend and some test scripts needed zero distraction. And, some test overviews, you\u2019d wonder if the Test Manager wrote it standing up. Well, what do you know, once I accept an invite I\u2019m always committed to completing the test, even if sometimes I had to translate the test into my native language, juxtapose versus what the Test Manager is trying to achieve. Mind you, each test has its specific area, however, if you\u2019ve tested several apps and websites, it\u2019s almost impossible not to know what the general or specific areas of testing would be.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nSo back to my accepting several tests. I realized that most of my issues were logged and approved but I was clocking at least several hours of work every day. Most times I test on my bed. For days, my bed wasn\u2019t laid and shower-time was either short or non-existent. If you add on top of that correspondence with the team, taking into consideration the difference in time-zone, you have a cocktail of you being awake for more than 32 hours sometimes, testing!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nThen I checked my BP. It was over the healthy limits. Don\u2019t forget that we were in lockdown- no walks\/jogging, not enough physical activity, or fresh air. Even if it was allowed, I wouldn\u2019t because I was scared stiff of the coronavirus. When I realized my blood pressure was tilting past the normal ranges, I had to pause and check what I was doing wrong. Without looking into a crystal ball, it was obvious. So I did the first and immediate responsible thing: I SLEPT.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nI chose to give up tests<\/strong> that I couldn\u2019t finish<\/strong> on time, given that I had now accepted the \u2018sleep\u2019 invite. Then, for the logged issues, I left the acceptance\/rejection to fate<\/strong>; choosing fate over worry – approved test cases and issues is a better ranking and more money but then I preferred life. Thirdly, I silenced the alerts<\/strong> on my device – no interruptions during my newly accepted invite (sleep). When I had gathered about two straight days of sleep (and ignoring worries, alerts, and invites), I designed a new system of accepting invites: No more than 3 test acceptances per day. No more than 30 issues in a day. No more than 10 hours of testing. No less than 8hrs of sleep (every day)! This deliberate stance over two months period sent my health numbers back to normal. And so it has remained – both Tests and Tester.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


\nToday, there aren\u2019t that barrage of test invites like during the lockdowns but this one Tester is currently happier and would be testing in better health. There\u2019s no gain in losing one\u2019s good health and having a stash of cash. That\u2019s my admonition. So, fellow testers, I hope this brings some feel-good sunshine into your day (or night) as you read.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Happy Testing, folks.
\nOlufemi[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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