Barista at the Mori no Tokai (Forest Clock) cafe in Furano, Hokkaido would be my pick - a place that seemed almost like another central character in the drama series "Yasashii Jikan" ("Gentle Time"):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRQBm...

It's actually a functioning cafe on the expansive grounds of the Furano Prince Hotel, and yes, you get to grind up your own beans by hand. A great place to be if you like to spend your time thinking, from the looks of it. Unfortunately, I think Japan's taxation is almost as bad as here.

Boca is about 2.5 hours south of me.

My mind is always churning on this subject matter.

That would be fun. Mom's in Boca, too. I do like Florida.

Janitor or dish washer.

Yeah, I'd certainly consider that. For several years, many years ago, we befriended a retired old guy who did just that - lived in a motorhome in a remote, beautiful spot we love to visit. He'd come have dinner with us at the campfire and we'd get caught up each year. It was very nice.

What a wonderful way to express a post-retirement occupation! Never thought of it that way.

After many years in research and research management, I retired to become a landlord and "handyman" for my own properties. It's a real switch from the corporate culture.

In addition, having a bit more flexibility in my work schedule, there was time to dive more into Objectivism. That helped provide the inspiration to found a local Objectivist discussion group. Many of those participants thought they were the only Objectivist in the area. Now we meet on a regular basis, either for some good discussions or just to socialize. I recommend something similar very highly.

If you "retire" to East Central Florida, perhaps you could get your Hugh Akston job working with me! No state income tax here.

Basic Life skills. I'd love it.

The guy I met said his main rule was to not entertain the same woman two nights in a row. I'm happily married and my wife would be the first to tell you that I'm the guy for this job. Haha. Now she tells me.

Now you're talkin!

I dream of starting a summer school where I teach kids how a car works, how to at least balance a checkbook, basic deduction, how to take care of a yard (mow a lawn, pull weeds), how to wash a car, and how to grocery shop and prepare meals.

Trust me...I think once word got around it'd be booked up.

Fun stuff. I fondly remember performing a salt bath of a very hot alloy in college...

Professional competition gurning.

Nothing is worth doing unless you can make a living doing it.

Finance and Management - just business stuff ;-)

My solar collector design, with associated systems would provide all of the energy and water needs for Galt's Gulch. I am John Galt.
Bradford J. Snipes, Mechanical Engineer

I own a bar. Have for the last 15+ years. My engineering skills benefit me and my customers only. I came to the realization that, like Akston, I have NO interest in contributing anything but the bare minimum to a culture that deserves nothing more.

Teach Atlas Shrugged at the college level.

After I closed my business and "retired" I went back into an entirely different business with my son, later, I "retiured again. demonstrated and taught home electronic organs, now I'm retired again and am keeping busy writing articles, editing other's articles, playing an electronic keyboard, and getting into trouble on the internet. I do all that in between naps.

Not exactly on point, but I've been concerned about then demise of the wood shop, auto shop, etc at our local schools and emphasis on college prep. Not all kids have a desire nor aptitude for college and where will the skilled mechanics and technicians be coming from? Robots can build stuff, but can they fix stuff? Eventually when the college-educated retire, will they have the hands-on skills to enjoy a fulfilling avocation?

Graduate physicist; Nuclear power engineer; Process control computerist; Telephony software engineer and tester; Mass transit, defense, and security communication systems engineer and project manager; and now security guard and private detective. So?

Been thinking about guiding folks on treks / backpacking in the U.S. Southwest ... Grand Canyon crossing, hiking in the Natl Parks in Utah, etc... Live under the radar as much as possible.

I wish.

Are you sure you are not aspiring to be Francisco D'Anconia? ;)