I've done a lot of things. I was a military linguist, worked for UPS for a time, furniture delivery/repair, climbing instructor, stay at home dad, a writer, and a few other things. Currently paying the bills working for the man as a defense contractor. I build really big (and fairly small) remote controlled (unmanned) planes and the computers that drive them. I like it but it's a job to support my life habit, not something I want to do forever.
What do most Scuba divers do for a living?
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human chum
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Construction foreman for pipeline contractors. That means I travel all over the country alot. Just got done with a 10 month project in Florida and was in the water every chance I had. My next project will likely be in Tennessee though. :depressed: Not much ocean there...
ChaosHokie
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Communication Systems Engineer...mostly focusing on Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
Basically, I make sure that if you're in a remote part of the world, you can still download porn
Basically, I make sure that if you're in a remote part of the world, you can still download porn
knfmn
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I currently work as a systems administrator, and am finishing college so I can do anything other than what I'm doing! :depressed:
Kristopher
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theduckguru
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Wall St con man.
100days-a-year
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I dive for a living,mostly spearfishing but occasionally replace zincs etc...also part-time painter,paperhanger and faux finisher.
ColinCB
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Student, full time. Unfortunately, it does not pay the bills.
JJEH
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We both working for the US Gov.
But hopefully... hopefully someday we both can work with sharks and doing u/w photo- and videography for a living...
But hopefully... hopefully someday we both can work with sharks and doing u/w photo- and videography for a living...
I was just wondering because I think that SCUBA divers are a special group of people that care about the quality of life. Being a recent grad, I wonder what kind of career will allow me to experience the same kind of freedom and joy as diving gave me. Any responses will be helpful. Thank you!
Any occupation that leaves you with discretionary time and $$ will do.
More that that it's a matte rof personal priorities. Diving tends to be time, money and gear intesive. If you don't make time to do it then it's not going to happen for you. Excellence will not be attained and the full relaxing joy will never be experiienced.
In my experiience divers come from all walks of life and means. It's a matter of focus.
For what it's worth I work in engineering / roject management.
Pete
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