• Thanks, just emailed them.

    I tried another recent job posting, went for a taster/trial session and just didn't get any further shifts e.g. No time to look at work schedule or canceled in the morning when I was supposed to come in.

  • Have you considered buying bikes, repairing them and selling on? Get to do the spannering on your own terms and potentially more money. I did this part time to get cash together to buy my flat. Worked out at a very good hourly rate if you look at it that way

  • Would freelance bike mechanic be an option?

    I've got a couple of bikes which need fixing but haven't got round to getting to a bike shop (i.e. one which I trust).

    If you want to come over to E17, I'd pay a good hourly rate. Could be others in similar situation.

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