I took my job for the amount of "free time," too. I had the option of working 80% time, working fee for service, and setting my own schedule. I could have worked full time at a salaried job, and I might have shortened the time needed to get my full professional license, but I couldn't do it. Since I had never worked in the summer in my life, I was very worried about my perception of free time and being able to ride, etc. It was the right decision for me, although my Wednesdays are usually not free enough to do my group ride, unless it leaves from near my house and I don't go to the lunch. I can accept that for 6-8 more months... and then I am going to down to a 50-60% time job!!! Where I can, hopefully, commute.