diff --git a/tests/test_worker.py b/tests/test_worker.py
index e3efdeb..fdd136e 100644
--- a/tests/test_worker.py
+++ b/tests/test_worker.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ import time
 from multiprocessing import Process
 import subprocess
 import sys
+from unittest import skipIf
 
 import pytest
 
@@ -742,6 +743,7 @@ class TestWorkerSubprocess(RQTestCase):
         assert get_failed_queue().count == 0
         assert q.count == 0
 
+    @skipIf('pypy' in sys.version.lower(), 'often times out with pypy')
     def test_run_scheduled_access_self(self):
         """Schedule a job that schedules a job, then run the worker as subprocess"""
         q = Queue()