I am in Koh Tao, Thailand right now. I just started diving and wish I started earlier! My father has been in the Diving industry as a professional diver after leaving the Coast Guard. He has worked along side some really interesting people and its always sparked my imagination with his stories. He headed the professional divers association in NYC for a while. Living in New York and Utah, diving wasn't on the top of my priorities. I took my open water 10 days ago and ever since I have been infatuated. I have never had anything I have felt so good doing. I would really like to continue this into professional rec diving and hopefully tech rec. My next step is Divemaster (I will finish rescue tomorrow, supposing my instructor doesn't decapitate me). I have been working in the hospitality industry my whole life (and freelancing photography) and really feel like it fits me well. What im asking of you is; maybe you know of a town that is cheaper than the next. Maybe your friend owns a super small dive shop and he needs a hand... Most forum posts point to West oz or the North east but I figured I would save myself some time and ask for help. Ive looked at countless schools but they all seem to offer the same regimented 5 week schedule. I would really love to work for a school, I am not looking for a billion fun dives but I would like to get in 10 or so a week. I want to be able to take my time as well and have a sweat equity, or a somewhat (Semi) discounted rate. I dont mind cleaning tanks, bcd's, desks, roofs, anything really, I just want to be a part of. Maybe whoever reads this works somewhere nice? I dont think I can afford over 2,500 for the course (including material) and accommodation isnt a worry, but I would like to stay away from the south and the cold. Just thanking anyone in advance to a reply!
The reason for Australia is I applied for a work holiday last year (I have been traveling since) and need to enter before February 25th. I know I can find it much cheaper in SE Asia, but I am crossing my fingers I can find something to fit my needs in Australia. Thanks again!
The reason for Australia is I applied for a work holiday last year (I have been traveling since) and need to enter before February 25th. I know I can find it much cheaper in SE Asia, but I am crossing my fingers I can find something to fit my needs in Australia. Thanks again!