Retired young at 56 in 2008 after ~30 great years in civil engineering construction project management, built all sorts of fun big stuff, occasionally stressful, usually challenging, always learning, never bored!
This one probably the most interesting, ~$40mm in 1990 dollars, took it from site-prep through startup and trial-burn approval, then handed it over to others for operation:
Half of my career in private sector, second half with state environmental agency, life in retirement is great, funded by savings, State retirement pension (fully paid medical with that!), and Social Security.
I know and appreciate I'm among the lucky, always hope the same for others
Upholsterer. Specialize mainly in automotive, but also marine and RV. Everything from basic leather/heated seat installs to repairs and full custom interiors, convertible tops, steering wheels, etc. This is the custom interior I designed and made from scratch in my Bronco: