From Udemy to a Full-Time QA Automation Job — Olena’s Honest Journey In this episode, Olena shares her real story of breaking into QA Automation in Europe — from taking endless Udemy courses to finally landing a full-time role. We talk about: - Why cheap courses weren’t enough - What made her invest in an expensive SDET Bootcamp - How long it took to earn back the course cost - What European job hunting for QA looks like - Her take on slow manual QA roles in Europe - CRUD automation timelines, real interview prep, and what she'd do differently if she started again Whether you're stuck in tutorial hell or curious about real results — Olena keeps it real.

How a Mom of 4 Became a QA Engineer — From Zero to $50/hr In this inspiring episode, we talk to a young mom who transitioned into tech and landed a $50/hour QA job — with no prior experience. You’ll hear: - What pushed her to start learning QA while raising 4 kids - How she balanced studying, parenting, and gallons of coffee - What her 6 rounds of interviews looked like - How to get a tech job in 2025 — even without experience - Real advice on asking questions professionally and showing up with confidence This episode is for anyone who feels it’s “too late” or “too hard” — her story proves otherwise.