I've spent years building regulars and real skill behind the bar, and I'm proud of it. But the late nights are catching up with my body now, and I lie awake knowing there's no pension waiting at the end of this. I love this work, and I'm scared of where it leaves me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The work you're good at is wearing out your body with nothing saved for later.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.