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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Marsh

What's the most boring job you've ever done?

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Have you ever felt pushed over the edge by a terrible job? Photograph: Alamy

What do you do when you’ve been given a really boring job at work? You sue – well, at least that’s what Frédéric Desnard has done.

The 44-year-old Frenchman claims he made the decision to sue his former employers for £280,000 because his job became so dull he suffered a “descent into hell” similar to burnout (but less interesting).

Have you ever felt pushed over the edge by a tedious job? We want to hear from our readers about the dullest tasks you’ve ever been given, or the most boring job you’ve had. Share your stories with us in the form below.

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