I'm an 81-year-old home builder. People are shocked I'm still framing houses at my age, but I love what I do.

Jim Franck, 81, is a homebuilder in Oregon who has no plans to stop working, despite being financially comfortable.

Brooke Herbert for BI

This interview is based on a conversation with Jim Franck, 81, a homebuilder in Oregon. Franck said he continues to work to stay active and fulfilled, despite the risks of the job. He has given some of the more intensive responsibilities to his colleagues, though he still is involved with many building tasks. The following has been edited for length and clarity.