Originally Posted by
Sherblock
You should apply for some positions then!
If you don't end up with the job, maybe ask if you could work for free. Just like, 3 hours a day for two days a week, or something. You'll be able to show them what you're capable of, you'll learn a lot, and when they need to hire for a position they'll already know you, and what you're capable of.
But what does he want out of it besides a part time gig fixing bikes? Bike mechanics usually get very little pay and so it may not be worth the effort of getting your foot in the door. I believe I was fortunate to be at a shop for so long going from $12/hr to $14/hr because I also worked for $9/hr, which was BS. I've also been at a co-op since 2009. Very different worlds. For me at least, it was difficult going from helping people learn to charging them for tightening a screw.