A city fireman,decent pay,but not enough.I work(worked) alot of overtime to save some money.If I would stop partying so much ,(single white male),I would have a lot more to spend on my new found sport,,plus my bikes are paid for,truck almost,no house note to speak of.The fire dept overtime that have worked the last 7 years and saved most of,has allowed me this..But,In 2001,at time of my divorce,I was broke,$700 in the bank and child support due.Thank the Good Lord and by faith,I made it back and was blessed with the work available I took advantage of.At 52 and looking to retire,,,,I hope and plan,whether it works or not,plan in makeing it to instructor and work onthe coast somewhe to supplement my income and pay for diving,,or work at walmart,as long as I get out of this city..Your prayers needed,,Thank you for a reason to vent some