Will it be hard to obtain this "Dream"? (New to Diving/career in Diving)

[ScubaCollin18]

SO in a perfect world, how hard is it to obtain this. A scuba instructor/DM job, living corders paid for w/ or w/o food. And a little extra money. Id prefer out of the country but to get started I dont care. I will have a degree in diving, I will have my basic seamanship, PADI Certified, and boat maintenance knowledge. Do you think I will have a problem living this dream?

 

[diversteve]

Check around but I'm pretty sure you'll find most DM's aren't paid anywhere - there are exceptions of course. In fact many are working to dive, for classes, or working towards instructor.

 

[rivers]

The shop I'm doing my DM through pays its DMs (once certified). It's not a massive amount, about £20 for the day, plus site entrance and gas, plus travel if to one of the deeper inland sites a couple hours drive away. Certainly not enough to live on, but enough to go and have a jolly with your mates one night.

 

[Nasser]

Here in the Red Sea the majority of DM's are freelancers and are in constant transition among the various dive centers and different areas along the coasts of Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and Sudan. Very few full-time staff employees.

You may be surprised to know that what gets you hired is not necessarily your dive credentials or experience, but rather how many different languages you speak (particularly if it's a language that caters to a certain demographic) and your ability to bring in clients. That's what will make you a desirable asset and get you work... and yes in some cases you can make a living with it.

 

[fjpatrum]

Please allow me to direct you to your other thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ne...-considering-diving-full-time-instructor.html

"Hard" is a relative thing and depends a lot on your own motivation, personality, and skill set. If you're a motivated diver you'll get through the coursework handily and probably have some semi-decent skills fairly early. If you're a people person, you'll likely make some acquaintances that will become good mentors who can help you along the way. If you're a business-savvy person, you'll bring something to the table that other candidates for jobs may not. Same with languages or other "non-diving" skills.

How hard it is isn't really relevant and shouldn't enter the equation. What should matter is how much you want it and how much it's worth to you. It doesn't matter whether anyone else thinks it will be hard or not worth it.

 

[DivemasterDennis]

Skills + credentials + experience = employment. Contrary to an earlier post, DM's are paid in resort locations, and get good tips. If you have the credentials of a divemaster (better still instructor) and are qualified as boat crew and gain some experience in each, and have good skills, you will find work that will provide the basic necessities of life and an occasional treat. Experience takes time, as does the fulfillment of all worthwhile dreams.
DivemasterDennis

 

[Emily John]

Hello Everyone! well according to my point of view i do not think that its hard to obtain if you have a dream to made her/himself as a diver when why not yes you can do it easily. because then you will do a hard work for made complete your dream...