Employment in the bike industry in Australia?

j.r.hawkins

I would say it's a lot like swimming.

You can swim with the current or you can swim against the current. You'll cover a lot more distance with for the blood sweat and tears you invest if the current (ie, the market) is travelling with you than if you have to swim against it.

I could be completely wrong about the prospects in this market, and it would be nice if I were. I guess what I'd really like to say is make sure the current is favourable before you jump in, and even then make sure you keep your flotation device until you can see the right results.

Sorry if I seem unduly negative. I've just seen too many people shoot their foot off by quitting their job to go into an unproven business venture, or one with the wrong team, or one that didn't suit their skillset, and end up with a permanent limp.

artemidorus

Do they teach medicine in English of the standard that you are displaying?

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Garyh_GONP07

大概教用中文保存時間和費用!

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artemidorus

Care to translate?

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Garyh_GONP07

"They probably teach in Chinese to save time and expense!"

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rdk

Back to bikes, Abbotsford Cycles run a well-regarded repair only business. They've got a good name and seem sucessful, but who knows except their accountant. This works in the Peoples Repuplic of Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy, but I doubt it would work in, say, Broadmeadows.

However, there is not insignificant money sunk into rent, fitout, stock etc

1id10t

Is there an echo in here?

flipper

Yep.

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mds2076

Thanks for the replies so far...to be more specific I'm looking more towards the mechanical repairs/maintenance side of things working for a bike shop or somewhere that just repairs bikes. I found the TAFE course (course no. 6061) in bicycle technology but alas the course isn't actually offered anywhere at present. So, to be more specific, how can I get into it without any formal qualifications...more of a learn on the job type of thing?

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1id10t

Have you spoken to local bike shops? Maybe try some cold canvassing. Ask if you could do some work experience, voluntary work or something similar. Express your interest to as many shops near to you as you can and maybe get to know one or two really well. Who knows, it could pay off in the future.