How much $$$$$$ do you make?

[bill-da-ho]

Ok, I'm not getting it!!! yea, the cert. cost a few bucks, the gear is more of course, but hey, once you get the gear, diving is cheap. $6 to fill a tank? where can you go for a couple beers for that cheap? no where,, so yea, the initial cost is a bit spendy, but like I did, I bought some used stuff from the lds, got a couple things on ebay,, am capable of diving whenever I want to now. and will upgrade as my wants and cash permit.

 

[Rhone Man]

I posted a poll the other day asking people what race they were trying to work out more about SB demographics. It is a pretty direct question, but its not rude if people have a choice whether or not to answer, and it is anonymous if they do.

Personally I am interested in the financial demographic. To be honest, given the high financial cost of the sport (yes, I know, it is relative, but it is more expensive than pick up frisbee in the park) I thought that the average earnings would be higher.

BTW, was the question before or after tax? It is the same figure in this part of the world, but I suspect in France it makes a huge difference.

BTW2, what currency are we using? I assumed USD, but if it is Vietnamese Dong, then I am way out.

 

[bill-da-ho]

How about: the difference between what you make and what you owe?

Ahh, there you go Thal,
perfect example is me and my brother, we both got certified this year, he makes twice what I do, but he cant afford to get all his gear cuz he is three times as much in debt as me. I have all my gear now, not all new, but all working.
Alot of times its not in how much you make, but how much you are willing to save to get what you want and or need.

 

[almitywife]

...... I thought that the average earnings would be higher......

im not - hubby has a good dive buddy who is not on a executive income. he just plans his purchases a bit better than most i guess.

give him a few weeks and a bit of overtime for the slush fund and he gets his toys and gear and he shops around. hubby has upgraded alot of good equipment over the years and the buddy has purchased some of it at a less than we would have gotten off ebay price (dive computer a few months ago). hes a friend and we're happy to sell for less, he knows us and happy to buy knowing the equip is looked after and safe to use. those with less income are most prob smarter with their money than people like me that are a bit too impulsive

cheers

 

[Hoomi]

I mentioned at a Phoenix area LDS this weekend that I had gotten a used BCD. The response I got was just shy of disparaging. Even once I'd said I had it checked out by our LDS, they acted as though I was committing suicide.

 

[floridanewbe]

Half of what im worth

 

[caseybird]

All those people better be pulling for McCain. I'm pulling for McCain. Obama will steal it all away.

Boo-hoo. (and incorrect)

 

[Darnold9999]

At the moment I make(earn) more than I spend.

This has more to do with age than anything as there was a time earlier in my life where I spent more than I earned and will be a time in the not too distant future where that will also be true.

Bimodal distribution does not surprise me at all. In general the majority of divers come in two flavours. 20 somethings just starting out but with no responsibilities so diving is within the budget both for time and disposeable income. And then those with enough disposable income and time to do what they want. Tend to be either wealthy or much older, and older tends to put you in the higher income brackets. Outlide of these two categories you are paying for the house/kids etc. or focusing on a career Diving takes a back seat unless you are really commited.

 

[ianr33]

Not sure on the exact $$ amount but do know I'm not rich.

I make less than $5,000,000/year

 

[Rhone Man]

I mentioned at a Phoenix area LDS this weekend that I had gotten a used BCD. The response I got was just shy of disparaging. Even once I'd said I had it checked out by our LDS, they acted as though I was committing suicide.

God help me then - I buy second hand dive gear over the internet. $60 for an "as new" BCD? Who can say no?