Data Entry tops Freelancer.com’s ‘Most Boring Jobs’ list
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Data entry was voted the most monotonous job, with 39% of workers saying that related jobs like reporting, lead generation research, customer relationship management, and database updating are the most boring daily tasks at work.
According to freelance marketplace Freelancer.com, the leading cause of boredom among 38% of workers is the repetition of tasks.
Meanwhile, 30% of workers find too many small tasks boring, and 27% said too much administrative work causes boredom.
The survey also found writing and customer service roles to be the second most tedious, with 22% of the participants agreeing. However, design-related jobs were perceived as the most enjoyable and stimulating tasks by 49% of the respondents.
Marko Zitko, Communications Manager at Freelancer.com, said their survey provides key insights for businesses seeking to improve their working environment.
He also suggested that companies could delegate monotonous tasks to on-demand freelancers to allow their in-house employees to focus on more engaging work.
“By eliminating the burden of repetitive tasks and administrative work, workplaces can create a more dynamic and enjoyable workplace for everyone involved,” Zitko added.
The survey’s results were based on 2,380 freelancers and employers across 103 countries that Freelancer.com interviewed between December 2022 and February 2023.
