Pros
-Learn about the cycling industry and technologies -Great co-workers -Industry Discounts -Conversing with the public -Turning strangers into friends -Good introductory or college summer job -Paid $0.10 for every mile you ride -If you race and get a podium Mikesbikes covers your race entry cost -If you have a passion for bikes
Cons
-No on job training, you are trained when you make a mistake for that incident (and you will) -No scheduled lunch or 10 minute breaks. -Work until your tired and then keep working -Accounting information system is convoluted with no guidance and is nonsensical -Full time and no benefits -Meager wage in the bay area -Feeling unappreciative with store managers -Like a cog in a machine -Pressure to sell a customer the most expensive product even though the less expensive product will satiate their needs. -Scheduled to lead company group rides without asking, but you get $25 for 2 hours of pedaling -No water fountain, only a water conservative faucet. 2 minutes to fill up a bottle = less commission -You might lose your passion for cycling -Individual stores compete against one another