ToddWaldorf
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Hello BSD board,
Disclaimer: My status level will not allow me to post in the "Going Pro" section. If there is an area this post should be in that a SB-newbie can post in I will happily move the post over to it.
I'm looking at a scuba shop here in New Zealand to teach me my Dive Master training. I love the water and have considered this choice for some time now. It's a lifestyle over monetary reward choice. Basically, I want to spend most of my days where I am happy.
The shop for the DM training surprised me with a response of "DM internship". They said that Dive Masters in New Zealand don't typically get paid, but instead pay the shop the equivalent of $1989 USD and then work for three months un-paid.
They explain the internship as follows:
"There is a lot more to becoming a dive master than some think; its not just a case of doing a few courses; when we train DMs we take them out day after day with real customers so they see the good, bad and the ugly (as the saying goes), so when they leave here so really know the job well and are an asset to any future dive centre."
- will know the IDC level of info for instructor exam (if want to take)
- learn equip repair
- be aware of how to service boat and fix trucks
"so that when your CV lands on a dive shop owners desk ... you offer the WHOLE package."
I'm ready to do whatever it takes to do what I love but I also want to make a smart decision. Is this the best way to go about pursuing my dream or is this company taking advantage of me? The unpaid for three months work raised a red flag.
Thanks for reading my post. Apologies in advance for not finding the correct board if this is not it.
Kindly,
Todd
Disclaimer: My status level will not allow me to post in the "Going Pro" section. If there is an area this post should be in that a SB-newbie can post in I will happily move the post over to it.
I'm looking at a scuba shop here in New Zealand to teach me my Dive Master training. I love the water and have considered this choice for some time now. It's a lifestyle over monetary reward choice. Basically, I want to spend most of my days where I am happy.
The shop for the DM training surprised me with a response of "DM internship". They said that Dive Masters in New Zealand don't typically get paid, but instead pay the shop the equivalent of $1989 USD and then work for three months un-paid.
They explain the internship as follows:
"There is a lot more to becoming a dive master than some think; its not just a case of doing a few courses; when we train DMs we take them out day after day with real customers so they see the good, bad and the ugly (as the saying goes), so when they leave here so really know the job well and are an asset to any future dive centre."
- will know the IDC level of info for instructor exam (if want to take)
- learn equip repair
- be aware of how to service boat and fix trucks
"so that when your CV lands on a dive shop owners desk ... you offer the WHOLE package."
I'm ready to do whatever it takes to do what I love but I also want to make a smart decision. Is this the best way to go about pursuing my dream or is this company taking advantage of me? The unpaid for three months work raised a red flag.
Thanks for reading my post. Apologies in advance for not finding the correct board if this is not it.
Kindly,
Todd