For an apprentice…If you are interested please reply to me personally through my website (no I am not listing it, this is a test)
It is going on a year since the last time I posted on this. As I said I am in no big hurry, the fit needs to be right. Please read my first blog entry on this.
http://bohemianbicycles.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/looking-for-an-apprentice/
The response was pretty enormous the first time. I believe about 70 responses. I am sure some good people got lost in the deluged but I am still looking for the right puzzle piece.
Let me add a few things. Many different people applied. Most were not serious, even if they did not realize that. Some trends that I noticed.
You have to be able to relocate and stay for the term that I spoke of (2 year minimum) I don’t want you for 3-6 months while you are in between pilgrimages and the like. This is NOT a free frame course! If you want personalized intense instruction take one of the frame classes.
No disrespect to my older, wiser brothers but I do not want someone who is over 60. I am sorry but I want someone to be able to pass on the knowledge and this just can’t happen when you are older. I also can’t bark at a senior or expect them to do truly nasty cleaning work or something so that is out.
I do not want any rich guys who are sick of their Wall Street jobs and want to rediscover themselves. I am sorry but if you have a lot of money you will bail on me as soon as it suits you. You will also not sweep my floors for the umpteenth time and you know it.
If I say you need to know how to use the basic functions of a computer and you send me a hand typed letter with correction fluid you failed.
So here are some cool updates. I am moving my shop. The new space will be much bigger and it has a really nice studio attached. Said apprenti can rent this for a great rate and walk all of 15 feet to work. You can bring a pet and your stuff is safe because I am there almost all the time. It is the ultimate bro/bike hangout.
Once again, read the other blog, read this one. If you can make the commitment please contact me. If you think I made a big mistake last time get back to me.
Thanks!
Dave Bohm
