mechanic job?

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Hi,

I'm new to this forum and from Melbourne, Australia. I'm interested in becoming a bike technician/mechanic but don't know how to get into the area. No shops are willing to employ me. They complain about not having experience but how do I get that experience when no one is willing to give me a go. I play around with bikes at home to try and get the experience.

What should I do please?

Thanks.

You might want to approach your LBS offering to Intern for a season. You wouldn't get paid, but you will get the experience to enable you to negotiate a paying position later on.

-Scott