Retire and Expire?

A few months back, I was having a discussion with an uncle. He told me, with the most resignation I've seen in my life: "You know, once you get to retirement, apart from golf, there isn't much to do." At the time, I responded something polite and pointed to the sadness of his attitude.

But the event keeps ringing back in my mind as I read and hear stories after stories of people in their prime years who suffer from burn-out due to their work. Or is it the work that's to blame?

Tonight, I hosted a group of employees who came to serve a meal at the homeless shelter that I do fund raising for. My bet is that these people will have something to keep them busy and create some meaning in their life when they retire.

What do you do to create social value in your work?