Taking time away from the testing community
02 Sep 2024
Stepping away from the testing community is cool, particularly if you're just not in the place to stay connected and involved all the time. It's also healthy to take a break when you can, even if you're fully committed to being a community member. This meme represents that feeling of returning to a community after time away or time off. A lot can change and it can feel odd. It takes effort to come back yet there's that realisation that it's worth it!
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
he/him
Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. π MoT-STEC qualified.
Open To
Write
Teach
Speak
Mentor
CV Reviews
Podcasting
Meet at MoTaCon 2026
Review Conference Proposals
Sign in
to comment
See autonomous QA in action with BearQβfrom exploration to test generation. Trial access included.
Explore MoT
QALS Summer 2026: a leadership summit to move beyond AI testing pilots and build production-ready, AI-first QA organizations - powered by the BrowserStack AI Test Platform and 25+ connected AI agents
Boost your career in software testing with the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate. Learn essential skills, from basic testing techniques to advanced risk analysis, crafted by industry experts.
Into the MoTaverse is a podcast by Ministry of Testing, hosted by Rosie Sherry, exploring the people, insights, and systems shaping quality in modern software teams.