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Confessions of a Reluctant QA: It’s Not That I Hate It…But
There are days when I think, why did I choose this job again?
QA is this glorious, chaotic blend of detective work, tech wizardry, and endless patience — and yet, every now and then, it makes you wonder if you’ve signed up for a marathon without a finish line.
1. The Never-ending Bug Loop
Imagine this: you’ve been debugging a feature for hours, combing through every possible edge case.
You finally hit The Bug that’s been ruining your test case, fix it, and feel like a hero — until… another one pops up.
This isn’t just any bug. This is the spawn of your last fix, an evil twin that you created unknowingly.
In that moment, you’re torn between pride in your work and the sheer exhaustion of knowing this isn’t over.
2. The FOMO of Releases
Ah, release day! While everyone else is celebrating a job well done, you’re the one peeking behind the curtain. Y
ou know what the code could do if it decides to act up. Sure, they all said, “We’ve tested enough. Let’s ship it!” But as the QA, you have this almost paranormal sense of impending doom. Just one last test run?
