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Marty, I agree with John, that there is A LOT of competition for Scuba Instructors in Florida, but going into the market knowing this and not expecting to make a lot of money is the right attitude. Every day there are many instructors competing for very few jobs, there are Dive Shops that are...

Hi Martymar, Welcome to scubaboard! I am based in Central Florida and I not sure about the job market in Ft Myers so I am not able to answer that question. Where are you going to take your IDC?

In my personal opinion it depends on what YOU plan on doing. If you want to continue on your diving education and maybe become a pro, then YES you should log every dive since a course director or instructor will ask for proof of the minimum number of dives logged. If you have not interest it is...

If you don't renew you will not be in active teaching status and can not represent your self as a PADI Pro and can not do the duties as a Divemaster. If your talking about diving skills, the best way is to find a PADI Instructor that you trust and ask them to give you a refresher course and help...

mdv, welcome to ScubaBoard! As for gear, best thing is to research what you want to get, and go get it. Remember quality is not always the most expensive, and there are some bad cheap stuff out there. Best thing is to buy the essentials when you have money and go from there. As for the reply...

Being a future independent instructor I am already making a online database where people can search for instructors that are verifed with their agencies. I hope to have this site finished by febuary and will be posting Later January where instructors can signup for free. The reason why I am...

Finishing up my IDC in July and becoming a Open Water Instructor.

Congrats on you decision to become a scuba diver. Please let us know how you enjoyed your class and if there is anything I can do, feel free to ask. See you down under.

Welcome to Scuba Board and welcome back to scuba diving! Even though I do live in Orlando, FL. I would be happy to go down to South Florida for a day or two of diving. Other places that you can meet friends is on meetup.com, which has scuba meetups. I am an organizer of The South Florida Meetup...

Some places to find other divers is on meetup.com, I run a South Florida Meetup Group at The South Florida Scuba Meetup Group (Delray Beach, FL) - Meetup We do dive north of miami in Broward Area, but I am always willing to have trips in miami area and the keys. Suggestions and/or if you want...

Another option would be doing e-learning online. It is expensive and you pay more then just doing the regular course. But all you would have to do is take the paper from the course, do a 1 page scuba review page, and do the confined and open water checkout dives. This is how I originally did it...

Hollywood is only about a two hour drive from Orlando. Usually I can come down almost anytime, just need some notice to get days off from work. Important thing is to get your injury better, and when you are already to go diving, feel free to let me know.

Welcome to Scuba Board. Even though I live in Orlando, if I am not busy I would be happy to be added to your buddy list and go scuba diving in Hollywood, FL. One great thing that you have that we do not have ready access to (unless we drive down there) is beaches which is free diving, and access...

Welcome to Florida and Scuba Board! There are a number of groups that go scuba diving. If you are interested in going Scuba Diving feel free to send me a message, if I am available I would be happy to join you.

Hi ya welcome to Scuba Diving! I am also from O-Town, if there is anything I can do, feel free to ask. If you ever want to go scuba diving, or if there is anything I can do, feel free to send me a PM. Some places are about 2 hrs north near Ocala (Blue Grotto, and Devils Den springs), and some...

I just finished my DM program, and went along with the internship option. On the way to becoming an instructor I found this option was the best and also gave me more flexibility. Working with real students helped me be prepared for what will be next and better prepared me for the IDC. I...

Welcome to Scuba Board, I also just finished my Divemaster and starting to work on Assistant Instructor. If there is anything I can help with, feel free to ask.

It is best to know how to use the tables well first, that way you have some "background information" on how computers work. Also if something happens to your computer (lose it, battery dies 3 seconds before your dive, etc), you have tables and can contune your dive as planned. For the budget...

The only stupid and dumb question is the question that is never asked. Feel free to ask away any questions you may have, and welcome to the (expensive) sport of scuba diving. See you down under.

<-- also has a obvious name :) I am from Orlando and love scuba diving. Farmer, welcome to the wonderful world of scuba diving!