working with tight deadlines: quality assurance professionals often have to work against tight deadlines to ensure that products and services meet the required standards. 2. meeting customer expectations: quality assurance professionals must ensure that customer expectations are met, which can be challenging when a customer's needs and expectations constantly change. 3. adapting to changing technology: quality assurance professionals must continuously adapt to new and changing technology and industry trends to ensure that products and services remain up to date. 4. working with multiple stakeholders: quality assurance professionals often collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including developers, managers, customers, and other third parties, to ensure quality. 5. communicating effectively: quality assurance professionals must communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that products and services meet expectations.