Another beginner.

Seems like I've ran into a brick wall as far as tattooing is concerned... I have a question, I'm able to apprentice under a local but I don't consider his work to be good, now don't get me wrong he's sterile and his lines/shading are good but honestly for the most part he's a flash artist and cannot draw half as good as me. This will more than likely be my only opportunity to apprentice as I don't have a family and I have a job I'm more than willing to quit and he's local...Local enough to walk to. What are your opinions on this? Thanks, Josh