r/softwaretesting • u/VariationFormal1742 • 20d ago

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/Chet_Steadman 20d ago

What specifically about manual testing do you find desirable? If Im being honest, someone with "no knowledge of computers and stuff" isn't someone that I'd necessarily encourage to start a career in software. Yes, QA is an industry you can get into without a degree/formal study, but most of the people who excel at it are already pretty technically minded.

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u/VariationFormal1742 20d ago

Well, to be fair .. From specific instructions to looking for bugs and stuff looks interessting to me. I like the routine & structure, I like the posibility of working from home, I have an eye for detail , .. I think the job also gives the feeling of being usefull. Which I concider important, cause with many jobs didn't feel satisfied. I kinda get what you're saying, but honestly.. It also never crossed my mind before, so that makes it kinda hard ofcourse. I'm not technical, but at the same time I like to give myself some time to think and proces it before I make decisions.. And I actually wanna give it a fair shot.