Do you Feel Invisible Sometimes?

Dear Community,

I read this post today, and it hit me hard:

“I’m losing faith in my role. I feel that if I had some other ‘label’ I would be much more heard… The rest of my QA colleagues are not very experienced and my QA Lead is not really supporting me. It’s depressing. I’ve tried so many times to change things… maybe I should switch roles entirely. Am I the only one?”

First, if you’re feeling this way – NO, you’re not alone.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

🔹 Your value doesn’t come from your title
🔹 Your confidence grows when you invest in your skills, your mindset, and your community
🔹 You deserve to feel heard, AND sometimes it takes stepping into a space where people see YOU first to feel comfortable advocating for yourself and the value you bring

THIS right here… this is why CAST is so important to me as a Quality Leader and as a long time member of this incredible AST community.

If you’re feeling like this tester… stuck, unheard, wondering if it’s even worth trying anymore…

CAST 2025 is your place to RESET, RECHARGE, and REDISCOVER what it will take for you to thrive as a modern quality professional.

👉 JOIN US in leading the Quality (R)Evolution…

Not because a conference will magically fix everything, but because spending time with people who get it, who’ve been where you are, and who can help you find your footing again… that’s how change starts.

I look forward to meeting you in person in SLC!

Cheers,

Gwen Iarussi - AST President