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As mentioned in the article, retraining for the same reason people retrained as plumbers (money) is a bad idea because bike mechanics don't make the same sort of money that plumbers do.
I volunteer as a mechanic and it's really rewarding. I've considered doing it part time, while I'm still a student, for money. But it would have to be for fun primarily...
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http://thebikeshow.net/wanted-bicycle-mechanics/ check the dates on that and I think you might find the Guardian source....
read the comments for some pay related comments and some interesting words from Ninon (Bicycle Workshop).
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/dec/01/off-your-bike
anyone read this article and think they want to retrain?
interesting reading as im in 2 minds with what to do with the concorde im buying.