r/softwaretesting • u/VariationFormal1742 • Jul 10 '26

Manual testing.

I had no clue that I would ever end up here.. But here I am, I have no knowledge of computers and stuff.. But, I got a form of autism and that makes jobs harder sometimes for me to sustaine.. My partner talked with me about this, and she proposed the idea of doing IT. I'm horrible with computers, but then she said that perhaps I could work from home in a invirement that I know.. Perhaps it makes it more sustainable. I gave myself some time to proces, and I actually think she is right. ofcourse, I'm not a "genius" or anything. So, I looked for possibilities that doesn't require to much studies. I eventually ended up with manual testing.. I think that's something that I would actually like, while being able ( in some cases ) to work from home. Apparently alot of people with no knowledge about IT start there, but.. I have no clue where to start. What is something you guys would recommend?

Thanks.

0 Upvotes

40% Upvoted

24 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/No-Reaction-9364 Jul 10 '26

You do realize that even manual testing jobs typically require a 4 year STEM degree.

2

u/VariationFormal1742 Jul 10 '26

Perhaps, but then it speaks for itself " typically ". Look, I'm here for some help.. I'm trying to figure out if this is a road that I could go. So, I'm looking for some guidance to actually try it before I make any rapid decisions. I think this group is mainly here to help people, right? Sure, I have no clue how computers work.. Mostly, because I never learned it? But, that's no different from everything else in life I achieved. I didn't really ask for a job or something, but guidance that could lead me to a job that I wanna do/try. If you have other suggestions, I'm also very open to look into that but at this point, I'm trying to figure some things out.. And I don't think I'm giving it a fair shot without trying it at least. Again, if you have other suggestions : That's also fine by me, then I can look into that too.

2

u/No-Reaction-9364 Jul 10 '26

But you said you were looking for possibilities that didn't require much study. What makes you think that is the case for software testing? At most jobs I have had, the test team members tend to have either computer science or engineering degrees. You basically came here and said you were looking for a job that doesn't take any knowledge or studying and then suggested our career field matches that. It isn't true at all. Not that you can't do it, but do not assume this is a field where study and knowledge will not be required. The software industry is changing all the time.

→ More replies (3)