I've done a few stints in jobs like that - I think how you deal with it depends on how/who you are. With time I found the endless repetition of simple tasks ver

I've done a few stints in jobs like that - I think how you deal with it depends on how/who you are. With time I found the endless repetition of simple tasks very calming, harmonious and peaceful - I'd hit a "zen zone" and kind of meditate over the machinery / pieces I was making. When you repeat a task long enough, time ceases to exist.