I'm in month two of my new job as a bike mechanic. I know exactly how you are feeling! I really enjoy the fact that I am learning how to build wheels and do some of the more obscure maintenence stuff.

Took me a while to efficiently work on the newer stuff (i.e. threadless headsets, hydraulic brakes and dual suspension etc) but the learning curve wasn't too steep and I've actually been teaching the mechanics there a lot about vintage bikes. Congrats on the new gig, Henry. You'll love it.

also, the discount isn't a bad perk either.