First Day At the Bike Shop
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First Day At the Bike Shop
So got a new job at a shop here In Traverse City. Love it! Great people, I get to play with bikes, Get people on bikes that fit them, not trying to make them fit a bike. I have access to a whole fleet of test bikes(including a tarmac SL3 DI) not to mention the discounts....
I may never get another "real" job again. How I went from insurance agent to Bike shop sales guy is beyond me, but I think I like it.
I may never get another "real" job again. How I went from insurance agent to Bike shop sales guy is beyond me, but I think I like it.
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Beware! many such as me would think it a small matter to ruin your life for a job like that. I am very envious. In other news: congrats on probably one of the coolest jobs i can think of
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Yeah, I miss working for a shop. The only problem is you don't actually get paid... Your paycheck is only an indicator of how much you can buy with your employee discount.
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Fun, keep it up while you can.
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Awesome to hear someone is landing jobs. Haha, keep us updated on what you get with your discount.
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Ehhh... working at a bike shop is probably something like working at a dive center (except that bike nerds dont get any action) or photo store - sounds nice in theory, but in the end, pay is not too good and sometimes it is good to keep your passion and your livelihood separate. And I say this as someone who makes a living from his 2 one-time hobbies (photography and diving).
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I've known of divers that work for utilities and they dove so often that got bored with the sport.. That would worry me.. A bike shop would be a fun and interesting job.. I've been in bike shops and start chatting with their customers while waiting on bike repairs.. The store liked me about.. Seems I ended up selling their customers on certain product x, y, or z and their sales clerks could just relax and take a break.. Does that mean I am a natural..?
Congrats . A bike shop in Traverse City..Beautiful cycling location.. A job I'd volunteer for.. I recall certain bike shops sponsoring bike clubs. On Sunday's bike staff would sponsor a group ride.. Shop staff participated in the many club rides... I'd be heading such a group out towards Lake Leelanau and the Leland area...
. Does not bike sales get pretty slack in the off season.. Don't lots of bike shops in such cold country carry a second product line, such as skis, etc. ... ?
Congrats . A bike shop in Traverse City..Beautiful cycling location.. A job I'd volunteer for.. I recall certain bike shops sponsoring bike clubs. On Sunday's bike staff would sponsor a group ride.. Shop staff participated in the many club rides... I'd be heading such a group out towards Lake Leelanau and the Leland area...
. Does not bike sales get pretty slack in the off season.. Don't lots of bike shops in such cold country carry a second product line, such as skis, etc. ... ?
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Ehhh... working at a bike shop is probably something like working at a dive center (except that bike nerds dont get any action) or photo store - sounds nice in theory, but in the end, pay is not too good and sometimes it is good to keep your passion and your livelihood separate. And I say this as someone who makes a living from his 2 one-time hobbies (photography and diving).
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A friend owns dive centers, he dives a lot less than me.
A friend owns a bike shop on the beach, he ride a lot less than me.
I "like" what I do.
I don't know which is better.
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i work at two bike shops. >_<
i think the key is to keep things separate.
i wake up and ride my bike about an hour before work, go back home, shower, etc. then i DRIVE to work. it's only about 15 miles, but it gives me separation from work and play. it would suck to think "riding the bike = going to work" even on sunday or pleasure rides.
i think the key is to keep things separate.
i wake up and ride my bike about an hour before work, go back home, shower, etc. then i DRIVE to work. it's only about 15 miles, but it gives me separation from work and play. it would suck to think "riding the bike = going to work" even on sunday or pleasure rides.
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Op, I just re read my post. I should have added a
Go for it, hope it works out for you!
Go for it, hope it works out for you!
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A friend owns dive centers, he dives a lot less than me.
A friend owns a bike shop on the beach, he ride a lot less than me.
I "like" what I do. I don't know which is better.
A friend owns a bike shop on the beach, he ride a lot less than me.
I "like" what I do. I don't know which is better.
In the last 1 year, I have not taken a single photo outside of when I have been leading a workshop or a tour. And every year, I am diving less and less as well. I just got a new underwater housing - let's see if that re-ignites one or the other.
The non-romantic fact is that any job that makes money requires effort and *work* - and if the hobby/interest becomes work, it is natural to start losing the passion that got you hooked in the first place.
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another vote for being careful with mixing business with pleasure - I did it for years with soccer and haven't touched a ball since. Glad you have the job and are enjoying it though hope it works out.
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I used to love hiking and backpacking until I spent a few years in the army infantry. Seems to lose the flavor when someone is making you do it.
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