A bit like BobM, I've been a management consultant for 23 years. I've worked for (and have a small stake in) the same company for 20 years, but my day-to-day life is spent with clients.
So I have a lot of variety in my work in that the consulting engagements last for anything from 3 months to 3 years - and if I don't like the gig or the crowd I'm working for, I know it will change soon. So I'm not getting too stale, and as a consultant, I don't have to worry about my client's internal politics and other day-to-day BS.
Also, I take advantage of my business travels - and drag my wife along with me when I can. So we're getting to see the country and meet people, a good retirement activity, on the corporate dime.
For a variety of (financial) reasons I'll have to work for the next 10 years, until I'm 70 ... maybe at a diminishing number of hours/week after about 65.
But I'm already looking at a small post-retirement activity which will be fun, will generate a small supplemental income, and should keep me young(ish): I'm organizing athletic events, usually for charities. I already own one and am an event director for a second bigger one (a paid position!) and as my portfolio grows, I should be able to work just a few hours a day after retirement, with a small income, and to some extent, avoid getting under my wife's feet.
Also, to keep young(ish) - I participate in athletic events - sometimes racing against kids (aka anyone younger than 35 ) and sometimes in the "masters" events.
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