[Angus]

I am bored with the rat race of "in home sales" (right now I sell heating and air) I am really thinking of taking a job at a LBS. the pay won't be what I am used to (may have to get a part time bartending gig too) but cycling is the one thing I am really passionate about.
I am being crazy, is this a mid-life crisis???

 

[OGRipper]

I am bored with the rat race of "in home sales" (right now I sell heating and air) I am really thinking of taking a job at a LBS. the pay won't be what I am used to (may have to get a part time bartending gig too) but cycling is the one thing I am really passionate about.
I am being crazy, is this a mid-life crisis???

You'll be surrounded by bikes and you'll be talking about bikes, but if it's full time you might not be able to do much riding of bikes. And you'll probably be asked to work weekends.

 

[dfinn]

the only way you'll know if it's going to make you happy or not is to try it. your old line of work will still be there if you decide bike bum doesn't work out.

 

[JRB]

I'm considering the same thing. I will take a $16,000 pay cut to do it. I am not sure that I dislike this that much yet.

 

[Konabumm]

do what makes you happy, most people worry about bill to much to take a chance like that. But really, is life worth living if you come home every day in a ****ty mood because you hate your job.

Go for it

 

[jimmydean]

I slummed it for 6 months and came back with a new outlook. I often think about a change, but I haven't made the choice yet.

I think the only thing I would be happier at that would pay the same or better is if I work for myself.

 

[macko]

munk- I say "go for it!" Sometimes the best road in life may not be the "sane" or "normal" choice. Live a little, enjoy it.

I'm leaving my job at the end of the summer as a field biologist (great job, mind you) to work in a rock climbing gym and go back to grad school. I'm gonna be poor as hell, but happy as sh!t.

 

[dhbuilder]

i've seen way too many good riders and racers get so burnt out on cycling by working in a l.b.s.
that they quit riding all together.

 

[N8 v2.0]

I am bored with the rat race of "in home sales" (right now I sell heating and air) I am really thinking of taking a job at a LBS. the pay won't be what I am used to (may have to get a part time bartending gig too) but cycling is the one thing I am really passionate about.
I am being crazy, is this a mid-life crisis???

Are you in Little Rock? Cuz I have some good friends who work at Bike Seller.com/Competive Cyclist up there...

 

[JRB]

Are you in Little Rock? Cuz I have some good friends who work at Bike Seller.com/Competive Cyclist up there...

I'm sure he'll want to rush right over to hang out with YOUR friends.

 

[Angus]

Are you in Little Rock? Cuz I have some good friends who work at Bike Seller.com/Competive Cyclist up there...

I live outside of Little Rock, but that's where I work currently and would probally try this switch. I don't really know the folks at CC that well, but everything is worth a shot.

 

[N8 v2.0]

I live outside of Little Rock, but that's where I work currently and would probally try this switch. I don't really know the folks at CC that well, but everything is worth a shot.

If you have a resume ect, I can get it to the right people.

 

[Angus]

You'll be surrounded by bikes and you'll be talking about bikes, but if it's full time you might not be able to do much riding of bikes. And you'll probably be asked to work weekends.

The shops here are all closed on Sunday , and most are open like 10-6 the rest of the time so there's plenty of time to ride, right now I have to fight for time to ride, I have to carry my bike with me and a change of clothes in case I get a quick ride in....

 

[Angus]

If you have a resume ect, I can get it to the right people.

PM's sent....

 

[N8 v2.0]

PM's sent....

Got it... check yours.

 

[Angus]

Got it... check yours.

Thanks.............

 

[N8 v2.0]

Your resume has been sent!

Good luck.