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The most boring jobs ever

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The most boring jobs ever

Whether they’re repetitive, uninspiring or just plain mind-numbing, nearly everyone has a story of a boring job they’ve endured at some point or another.

Following news that Frenchman Frederic Desnard sued his employer for sending him mad with boredom, the BBC asked readers to report on their most boring jobs ever – with some hilarious results.

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