I worked kinda sorta 9-5 for most of about 30 years. But mostly on my terms. Once in a while I'd get into a real position of need and have to take what was available that day...
I had a specialty that I really liked. Heavy equipment mechanic, and I was very good at it, along with a great reputation.
But I'd take contracts that interested me on a fairly regular basis. I did some work with water hydraulics and sprinkler control, owned a coffee shop, managed a club, owned a cleaning (janitorial) service.
Like you, I'm pretty sure I couldn't have survived 10 years at one job. I'd move (generally) before things got really sour.
oh tell me more about owning a coffee shop? how did it go? was it profitable? do you have a post about that particular experience?