Jan 21, 2026
After decades of work, Don Akchin found himself with too much time and very little structure.
That moment marked the beginning of a new kind of work for Don: paying attention to what happens when careers end and the familiar routines of life fall away.
Don Akchin is a writer and researcher who retired at 66 and began reflecting on his own experience alongside conversations with others navigating life after work.
Over time, those observations became the foundation
for his book The AfterWork, which explores how people find meaning,
connection, and direction beyond their careers.
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