I learned several lessons. That anyone in their right mind would want to escape testing if they could. This attitude can't be good for the profession of testing. More Information Software quality assurance is an important field, and we can all sleep easier knowing that the local nuclear plant has been tested by people who are professional in what they do. If you want to learn more about the field of testing or quality, there are many resources.
Testing requires the exercising of many of the same mental muscles as programming.
I've done both jobs and don't see testing as a poor second cousin. If you are interested in a profession in computers, this is definitely a field to learn more about. And don't let anyone tell you it is for dummies.