Hello! I am new to this site and hoping to get some answers/advice! I am heavily considering signing up for a DM internship on Roatan but I'm not sure what to expect during the course and mostly after.
A little bit about me....I was certified 10 years ago during college and traveled to several islands in the Caribbean to log about 30 dives. Unfortunately, work and "life" got in the way and put this on the shelf but I have never stopped thinking about going back for more!
I really want to get my DM and possibly work for a couple of years in the Caribbean with a dive shop. Is this realistic? I know the money isn't great....I'm not worried about that. I live a simple life. I just want to know what life could be like after getting the DM.
Thanks!
Go Lady LB!
With realistic expectations and a willingness to be flexible at times (because things don't always go according to plan in the real world), you could have a great experience. It's all down to you what you make of your chosen lifestyle and vocation.
As mentioned by most here, you probably won't get rich - moneywise. But if you like going places, living in different environments and meeting people and circumstances, a DM cert would be a useful thing to have. Just don't believe anyone if they tell you to "come on down, we've got a job for you".
Employability, pay and work will depend on where you go so it's worth doing a bit of research on your desired destinations.
Even if you decide to not work with your cert, the skill and learning you get from a DM course will always come in handy.
All the best