suggest me which is better - developer or sqa engineer
I got placed through on campus as software engineer at one of the startup companies with an exploding market (they are basically developing applications for smart phones and are concentrating on games and web designing too). But i don't prefer the location of this company.
Through off campus i got another offer for sqa engineer at one of the top most product development companies (and there is no problem for me with this company's location).
My parents are not that willing to send me out for work. Now my confusion is, "is it worth sacrificing developer position for sqa engineer ?" I knew that there is much preference and reputation for developers rather than sqa's or testers. (as for as the pay is concerned, there is no difference, both are paying the same).
As for as i am concerned, i have confidence on me that i can perform better in anything i take up and do.
I would also like to know your thoughts on this. In case, if i opt for sqa post, then in future, is it possible for me to step into developing side? I have rather decided something and trying to justify that.