>>1782351>I know that feelThe more I worked in the cycling industry, the less I actually rode. Mostly because I kept getting more and more responsibilities. But the burnout was real for me, it looked like I had gotten cancer when I finally quit. Having the skillet to be a highly competent mechanic, crushing the logistical side of keeping a warehouse organized, keeping other stores stocked, managing transfers between stores, managing bike builds for a group of mechanics, managing the distribution of bikes to other stores all while barely getting paid more then just a mechanic, burns one out quick. I was told that once I left 3-5 people were hired or moved around to fill the void I left.
I was too fucking naive in thinking they'd be logical by promoting me to a managing position since that's what I was doing already.
The people I worked with, friends I made, getting to play/nerd out with tools, discounts and the shop rides helped soften the stressful side, but if I could go back in time I doubt I go down that path again. I learned very hard lessons about work/careers/job culture the hard way from that job, some where extremely positive lessons others not so much.
>I now make X3 what I made there just fucking about with stonks for 15mins a day if that 
