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Looking for a software testing mentor: Yana's career change at 41

A mentor in software testing could help Yana with a portfolio, interviews and first-job strategy.

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Yana Zlata Orlov
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Moscow
I have worked as a hospitality worker for 14 years, and I'm 41. After a health scare, I decided to move into software testing, and I have completed a self-study course with a project portfolio. What I'm missing is someone who has walked this path: feedback on my capstone project, a realistic view of the job market in Moscow, and a sounding board when things feel overwhelming. I'm hoping for one 45-minute video call a month for four months, plus the occasional email question. I'll bring specific questions and I won't waste your time. All I can offer back is my thanks, and I'll mentor someone else once I'm settled. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
45 minutes a month
format
Online or by phone
skills
industry experience, patience, honest feedback
#mentoring#career-change#career#employment

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  • Ronaldo Gustavo Pacheco 🇧🇷

    I live about 7 km from Moscow. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

  • Yakubu Godwin Aliyu 🇳🇬 Photo verified

    I live about 4 km from Moscow. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

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  • Amit R. Shukla🇮🇳Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Purvi Sawant🇮🇳Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Keith K. Burton🇬🇧Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • James F. Webb🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Gustav MagnussonPhoto verified

    Keep going, Yana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

    • Stefan Dominik Thomas

      Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Moscow.

      • Sofia Alina Danylenko

        Wishing you the best, Yana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

        • Ruby Palmer

          Stay strong, Yana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Manchester so I could bring a meal

          • Julian B. Brewer

            take care, Yana. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings

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