Users Frustrated by Repetitive Tasks
11 posts across 7 communities since Jun 2026; 27% from r/SomebodyMakeThis.
“I’m looking for a SaaS idea and want to start with your problems, not my assumptions. What’s something you regularly do at work/life that is repetitive, annoying, time-consuming, or unnecessarily complicated? It could be something that takes 10 minutes every day or a bigger…”
“Trying to find a real problem worth solving, not invent one. What's something that bugs you at work or at home, that you feel nobody has solved well yet? Have you tried a tool for it and given up — why? What would actually help?”
“I'm looking for real-world problems that people genuinely struggle with—not startup buzzwords or imaginary ideas. It can be anything, big or small: 😩 A repetitive task that wastes your time 💻 Something frustrating at work or college 🏠 A household problem 🚗 Daily commuting…”
Multiple users express frustration with repetitive, manual tasks in their daily lives and work. They are seeking software or AI solutions to automate these processes.
SOURCES (11)
“Curious what everyone does for work and what parts of their job feel unnecessarily tedious. What's one task you find yourself doing over and over that takes way more time than it should? Could be anything: spreadsheets, paperwork, scheduling, tracking inventory, data entry, chasing people…”
“I’m looking for a SaaS idea and want to start with your problems, not my assumptions. What’s something you regularly do at work/life that is repetitive, annoying, time-consuming, or unnecessarily complicated? It could be something that takes 10 minutes every day or a bigger workflow that drives you crazy. Bonus points if you tell me: • What you currently use to solve it • How often you do it • Why existing tools don’t solve it properly I’m specifically interested in real frustrations rather than”
“Trying to find a real problem worth solving, not invent one. What's something that bugs you at work or at home, that you feel nobody has solved well yet? Have you tried a tool for it and given up — why? What would actually help? submitted by /u/Ok-Mix-405 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I'm a computer Science student Working as Software Engineer. I'm looking for real-world problems t hings you face in your day-to-day life that are annoying, inefficient, or just begging for a tech solution. I want to build tech solutions for the same using my technical skills. So open to any suggestions and opinions. Thank You. submitted by /u/chininas [link] [comments]”
“What’s something in your everyday life that feels unnecessarily difficult, repetitive, or outdated? I’m curious about the little problems that people have simply gotten used to dealing with instead of finding a good solution. It could be anything — something you do at work, while studying, managing money, organizing things, communicating with people, using software, or just dealing with everyday tasks. I’m especially interested in problems where you’ve thought: «“There has to be an easi”
“Hey everyone! I’m looking for subreddits where people share everyday problems, minor annoyances, or manual tasks they wish could be automated or solved with a mobile app. Where is the best place to ask the community about real-world pain points to validate ideas for new apps? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Sudden-Implement4086 [link] [comments]”
“I'm curious about the repetitive computer tasks people deal with in their day-to-day work. Are there any tasks that you find particularly tedious or time-consuming that you haven't been able to automate? For example: Moving information between email, Excel/Google Sheets, and other programs Entering the same information into multiple systems Copying information from PDFs or documents into spreadsheets Cleaning or reformatting spreadsheets Creating recurring reports Renaming/moving large n”
“I'm looking for real-world problems that people genuinely struggle with—not startup buzzwords or imaginary ideas. It can be anything, big or small: 😩 A repetitive task that wastes your time 💻 Something frustrating at work or college 🏠 A household problem 🚗 Daily commuting issues 💰 Personal finance struggles 📱 Mobile apps that don't do what you need 🛒 Shopping annoyances 🏥 Healthcare or fitness challenges 🎓 Learning or productivity problems 🌾 Agriculture, small business, or loca”
“Random question but genuinely curious — what's something you deal with all the time that still doesn't have a good fix? No detail too small. submitted by /u/Zealousideal-Law-162 [link] [comments]”
“What's one thing you do over and over again that makes you think: "Why is this still so difficult in 2026?" I'm looking for annoying, repetitive problems that people have simply accepted as "normal." It can be absolutely anything. The more upvoted and recurring a problem is, the more likely I am to build a business to solve it. submitted by /u/TeaThese1844 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I’m trying to learn what real problems people face repeatedly in work, business, or daily life — especially problems that are boring, manual, time-consuming, or easy to mess up. I’m not selling anything. I’m just trying to understand where people actually feel pain before thinking about building anything. A few questions: What is one task you repeat often that feels unnecessarily manual? What do you currently use to solve it — Excel, Google Sheets, email, WhatsApp, paper, hiring som”