They are fun, and can change your health and happiness for the better!
Guinness.
I started in 1990-32 years!
I used the first few paychecks from my first job ever to buy my first bike! I started doing all of my own maintenance, and kept asking for a job at the shop every time I was there-the owner finally gave me a chance! I've been working in bike shops ever since, excluding a few short breaks.