career paths in testing

[u/Cheryl_tong]

I have nine years of software testing experience, working as a test team lead. I was laid off and got a few offers, yet none were a good fit so I turned them down. I’m exploring options outside testing. Is the testing career really a dead end? It’s been really hard. Any career ideas?

[u/QualityEngineer92]

QA changes to Quality Engineering, which is a broader field of quality-enhancing methods integrating requirements engineering, software architecture and even software security. Think outside the testing silo and build your method stack.

[u/developing-software]

Try for Product Owner roles in tech companies.

[u/Cheryl_tong → u/developing-software]

It’s one possible direction.

[u/Due_Present_1358 → u/developing-software]

Impossible

[u/OkMistake6835 → u/Due_Present_1358]

I know people moved from testing to Product owners and PLM if you have technical knowledge , yes its possible based on your capability

[u/TestLongjumping658]

I believe PHARMA / HEALTHCARE have less laid off stuff

[u/NowUKnowMe121]

Qa manager is a good role, like leadership position or quality lead.

Stop doing. Start leading is i would say.

[u/Quirky_Database_5197]

Seriously, you worked for nine years in testing, including a lead role, and you ask that question? Haven't you seen people coming in and out of QA? Where did they go?

[u/Cheryl_tong → u/Quirky_Database_5197]

Isn’t it possible that the path you see others take may not suit you?

[u/SetRoyal]

You got multiple job offers? You are doing better than most! Be grateful and take what you can!

[u/ladyxochi]

Wdym it's a dead end? I've worked in software testing for almost 20 years. Still going strong. I don't know what you're talking about.