Diving Jobs

[mselenaous]

ChrisCrash
I will probably be "hung,drawn and quartered" for saying this; but here goes....get a proper education DUDE!!!.
From what I see of your communication skills (written); your not particulaly articulate or grammatically astute in your use of the English language. All jobs; no matter where they are in the world require a decent command of the "local" language, including SCUBA DM/Instructor etc etc etc It is a requirement to have GOOD communications skills.Start by completing High School and then see what takes your fancy from there.

Another pat on the back from me too.

ChrisChrash,
To be a more valuable employee to any dive operation, you need good communication skills. Additionally, the more languages you are fluent in and can teach in, the more valuable. Next adding Boat Captain skills and licences (yes more tests...lol) wil open more doors in recreational diving. Now if you want to own/run one of the Dive ops, you need some business education (accounting, economics, marketing, etc...that means college, dude). And not to mention all of the GREAT diving related jobs out there...I know folks who are: Writer/Owner of a Scuba magazine, Scientific diver for Smithonian, National Geographic UW Photographer, Physics Prof who studies wave motion in the ocean with special UW bouys, UW Archeaologist for the state of NC, commercial divers who specialize in welding & other construction trades, police Search & recovery team divers, marina specialists (boat repairs & hull cleaners), Salvage work, etc...the list is as long as the imagination. All require extensive knowledge (more education) in their areas of specialization. The more diplomas, certifications, & licences, credentials, etc. that you acquire overtime, the more options in life you can pursue as the opportunities present themselves.
Best of Luck,

 

[victor]

Here are some options that might be good for the future.

Research into Green, possibly tidal, energy.
Bioligist specialising in the changes that global warming is having on our oceans.
Research into changing fish stocks.

Note all of these require a university degree and then some. Diving is only a skill that helps you do these jobs, not the job itself. So concentrate on getting the qualifications first, then the world is your oyster.

 

[dive_lover88]

I'm 18, i love diving and my studies are also not really good. But i'm trying to cover my bases, i'm thinking of being a DM part time and having a secure job like most folks around here. I would advise you to at least get a degree to cover yourself. But that's just my perspective.
Cheers
Darren

 

[Spratman]

ChrisCrash,

I'm on the older end of the spectrum. I did okay in high school but couldn't get the money for college. I went into the Army and ended up staying for 14 years. I had some seriously technical skills and experience with test engineers from several companies. When I parted the military, I found that I was more qualified than most of the engineers with theory and field testing experience. But because I didn't have a degree no one would hire me. So, at 38 I went back to school full-time during the day, working second shift at night and had six mouths to feed. I did that for three years straight.

It's much easier when you are young and have few responsibilities. I have a mate down in Cancun, who is about mid-twenties. He got certified in the UK at about 16, when he finished school, he moved to Thailand for a year, dove there and DM'd. Then he went to Australia for two years, moved to Cancun and worked there for three years as an instructor. He skrimped and saved and now has opened his own dive op. He will do well because he has had the experience of HOW NOT to run a shop. Many locations want divers that can work on marine engines (outboard, inboard, gas and diesel), in addition to diving work.

As others have said, stay the course, if college isn't for you, and BELIEVE ME, there are many in college who are just hiding out, then try tech school. Always have plan B, if plan A fails. Learn from others good and bad experiences. Thanks to Storm for sharing the bad side of things.

If you plan it right and develop a solid plan, you can do what your really want to do, and get paid for it as well!

My $.02.

 

[geordie-dive-pro]

commercial diving has a very short career span i.e 10yrs max anylonger then u will regret it later on in life. if u want to spend 2-3 week living in a re-compression chamber then go 4 it. btw the mony u can earn in that time will mean u can retire in thailand at a very early age then travel the world diving 4 fun. if thats what u want. 4 now work hard in school get a good education i.e languages the more u can speak the better. 4 most of us pro's diving is a second chance in life after being back home in some crapy 9-5 job with no prospects. i might not earn much but its a really nice lifestyle happy hunting young man.

 

[andydiver06]

Hey Chris ,

You wan't to hunt for wrecks like Paul Walker in Deep blue sea with Jessica Alba in your arms , Who doesn't.
Please read " Ship of Gold in the deep Blue Sea" by Gary kinder. It will give you a new perspective about finishing your education first. What storm says makes sense. DM and Instructor you can become anytime it does not require University Degrees, but to start your university at a later stage is real pain.
Think properly before your decide to drop out.

 

[TIScuba]

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