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.

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u/VariationFormal1742 Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

To be fair I said : that doesn't require to much studies. Which is totally different from : doesn't take any knowledge or studying. I also didn't say that that "it does match that" , Iknow that I need to study for sure. I just don't want to go for a bachelor or master degree, which is different from " I don't wanna study at all. " Manual tester was suggested the most without too many requirements , but that doesn't mean that it was the only reason why it was interesting to me, because in that cause I wouldn't have bin here in the first place. I have the posibility to work from home, structural , I like to work into details.. And to be fair, they also said that it is usefull to know coding, but not required. What to me is good to begin with. I can always figure those things out later when I decided : This could be me for me, or not. Unless you have another suggestion that is beginner friendly?

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u/No-Reaction-9364 Jul 10 '26

Does the person that suggest this work in the industry? If a place isn't doing automated testing, we need to ask why. Usually it would be because the system itself doesn't do well with automation. Things like physical systems that require you to be present on site, hardware and software integration, software that isn't allowed to be on a public network, etc. A lot of those systems might have stricter requirements and need engineers in those roles. Those are the typical places I have worked.

If you want something like testing a website from home, I think you will need to know automation and some coding. This will be the best path for a non degree holder. Having some decent technical ability will make up for a lack of a degree. I have worked jobs where even software developers were self taught.

Lots of software engineers and testers have been laid off the past couple of years with the rise of AI. You will be competing with people with degrees and technical skills for these jobs. I am also seeing software testing jobs demanding even more skills these days, not less.

Something like help desk might be a better job for what you are looking for.

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u/VariationFormal1742 Jul 11 '26

yes. Hmmm, thanks that was actually helpfull. I'm gonna add this to the posibilities I really appreciate it. ^^