eh :freak:
I agree. Don't like price, then don't book trip.
The difference is sickening, but maybe reasonable if ya'll consider:
-Need to pay shop rent ..... or ... taxes + mortgage for shop
-Need to pay instructor(s) salarary(ies)....let's face it, they have to feed the family and provide a roof over their heads
-medicare...asuming they are not fuqers and dodge this
-workers comp insurance...asuming they are not fuqers and dodge this
-electric bill
-overhead salaries for booking trip and customer service
-overhead salaries for negotiating with resort and the dive operators at the vacation destination
-overhead salaries for accounting
-per diem (ie food allowance) for instructors while on the trip
-some sort of profit
-overhead allowance for periods of the year that are characterized by slow business (ie christmas, etc.)
-etc. etc.
All this chit adds up!!!! Is there any wonder where the cost goes? Try running a shop and maintaining your current lifestyle.
I agree. Don't like price, then don't book trip.
The difference is sickening, but maybe reasonable if ya'll consider:
-Need to pay shop rent ..... or ... taxes + mortgage for shop
-Need to pay instructor(s) salarary(ies)....let's face it, they have to feed the family and provide a roof over their heads
-medicare...asuming they are not fuqers and dodge this
-workers comp insurance...asuming they are not fuqers and dodge this
-electric bill
-overhead salaries for booking trip and customer service
-overhead salaries for negotiating with resort and the dive operators at the vacation destination
-overhead salaries for accounting
-per diem (ie food allowance) for instructors while on the trip
-some sort of profit
-overhead allowance for periods of the year that are characterized by slow business (ie christmas, etc.)
-etc. etc.
All this chit adds up!!!! Is there any wonder where the cost goes? Try running a shop and maintaining your current lifestyle.