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I'll bet I know two dozen instructors. All either have day jobs or own the shop they work out of - actually most of the latter category are too busy putting in long hours running the shop so barely get to dive anymore.
Without a day job, I'd look for somewhere a lot cheaper to live than Ft. Lauderdale while pursuing your training. Roatan, Utila or Thailand make the short list. Save as much of what you have post-house sale as possible since it's likely what you'll live on for the next few years.
I'll bet I know two dozen instructors. All either have day jobs or own the shop they work out of - actually most of the latter category are too busy putting in long hours running the shop so barely get to dive anymore.
Without a day job, I'd look for somewhere a lot cheaper to live than Ft. Lauderdale while pursuing your training. Roatan, Utila or Thailand make the short list. Save as much of what you have post-house sale as possible since it's likely what you'll live on for the next few years.