Career in Testing

Dear All,

I am Meenakshi Balasubramanian and I graduated with a Masters Degree in Computer Science. I did my thesis on Parallel Programming. Right now I am looking out for jobs in and around NY/NJ only. I tried my luck for direct employment but unfortunately could not make it through. Right now I am thinking of getting into consultancy.

I would be really grateful if someone can throw some light reg career abt software testing. I love coding and ppl I have talked advised me not to take up a career as a software tester. I am not sure if it is ok to take up testing immediately after Masters when most of the ppl choose to be developers. Can someone kindly help me please.