I take real pride in what I build and keep alive out there, and people see the results for years. But my knees and back remind me every morning that this work has a clock on it. I don't see a path to anything beyond it, and that scares me more than I let on.
More people experience this than they realize.
You love the work, but wonder how long your body can do it and what comes after.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.