I did it most years from when i left school to when i was in my early 30s. Sometimes working, sometimes racing. If i was doing well i got about two weeks notice to clear out of where ever i was living.
More than once spent a period in a team lock up/garage on a camp bed. Not too unpleasant in July/France. Bloody horrible in March/Belgium.
Once had a conversation which ended up with.
“We’re bankrupt, the rent hasn’t been paid, neither have your wages. It’ll probably take a week or so for the landlord to notice. You’ll need to sort something else out.
Can we have your bikes now.
Bye.”
Nice way to finish the season!
Wouldn’t want to do it now.