I just made manager at the small LBS I work at, this will be my 3rd year there ( 2nd full year ) and I just love it. For me it's not about the money as I get paid in parts and bicycles and have full use of the shop & tools when ever I want plus I get to sell my used bikes out of there. I owned my own repair/service shop for 13yrs ( power equipment) and in some ways the businesses are a lot alike, at least in our area which is a resort/seasonal area. I work part time when I can as I am also permanently disabled & having a boss that understands that I live my life from day to day with my heath problems is a great feeling as no one else would give me that chance. I learn something new everyday doing something I love to do although I would rather just wrench on bikes then deal with the public. I also only work on repairs and don't do new bike assembles as I get really bored with them and my boss has no problem with it, he does them.

Glenn