Dev manager hates software Testers
I work in a team of 25 developers and 2 managers. Both managers are also developers and are husband and wife. I am the only Software Tester on the team.
When I joined the company, the previous Software Tester told me he was resigning because of the politics within the development team. He also mentioned that the tester before him had left for similar reasons.
For the first three months, everything was fine. However, after that, the managers' attitude toward me changed. They often dismiss my suggestions for improving the testing process and ignore ideas that could make QA more efficient. They frequently make comments such as "testing is easy," "anyone can do a tester's job," and that "developers are the stars."
I am an introverted person who prefers to talk less and focus more on my work. I usually avoid arguments, don't talk back, and try to stay productive with minimal breaks. Although I have made every effort to build good relationships with the development team and fit in, I feel that my quiet and non-confrontational nature has made me an easy target for bullying. Instead of being appreciated for my work ethic, I often feel ignored, undervalued, and treated with less respect than others on the team.
There have also been occasions where I call one of the managers, but he ignores me even though I am standing behind him. When I ask technical questions, I am often told, "I'm busy, come back later," without getting the support I need. Whenever I try to introduce new tools or improve the QA process, my efforts are blocked or discouraged through office politics.
I have been working in this environment for the past 10 months. Despite consistently performing my responsibilities and trying to contribute positively to the team, I continue to feel that QA is undervalued and that my contributions are not respected. The overall experience has become mentally exhausting and has negatively affected my motivation and confidence at work.