I agree. Do it yourself. That smug feeling you'll get is really worth it - oh, and you'll know the bike. But I really can't stress that smug feeling enough.
Look at it this way, you could work at your soul-destroying job for someone else, or you can expand your mind and your life and work on your bike. Which would you prefer? (I'm assuming your job is soul-destroying, it might not be. In which case, I'm thrilled for you.)
The bike is beautiful. It wants your loving attention.
Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
(Sign in Japan)
1978 Raleigh Gran Prix
2003 EZ Sport AX