Started working full time at a local shop just over 3 months ago in sales. But I do some work in the back sometimes and build bikes as well. Have definitely learned a few trips and tricks from our mechanics, like knowing how to get the best leverage to loosen/tighten pedals!

Definitely only plan on doing this up to a year or year and a half. Nice way to fuel a hobby with great discounts, but definitely doesn't pay well. Takes away my weekends too, as KonAaron mentioned. Thus is the life of retail.