morgan84
Contributor
Hello members of SB,
I have some questions regarding my future as a Professional diver, and Im hoping that some of you can perhaps give some opinions to aid me in my choices that I have to make this year.
Im turning 25 this year and im a male from Norway who currently study Psychology in London. But I wish to take a year of studies to improve the quality of my life. I recently tried scuba diving in thailand and it was the single most powerful experience I have ever had! I originaly inteded to stay in ko tao for 6 nights, but ended up extending it to 14 nights, the very maximum i could before having to catch a plane back to london...
During these 14 days I completed OW, AOW, EFR and Rescue diving pluss squeezing in as many fundives as possible(8 i think).
So now you have some background to take into consideration when replying to my following questions.
1. Nearly every thought and dream I have had since i tried diving has been about diving... Is this normal or am I the only one?
2. Where in Thailand should I continue my diving education? What are the differences between Ko tao and Phuket?
3. What budget should I be looking at? is 500.000 baht enough for a full year, everything included (Place to stay, DM and IDC fees, social expences, travels, gear and food++)?
4. I trust it wont be a problem getting an educational visa. If i complete my education in 6 months, can I then work as a certified instructor for the remaining 6 months?
5. Will it be hard to find work after completing IDC? What criteria are instructors hired after?
I would very much apprichiate any answers to my questions!
-Morgan
I have some questions regarding my future as a Professional diver, and Im hoping that some of you can perhaps give some opinions to aid me in my choices that I have to make this year.
Im turning 25 this year and im a male from Norway who currently study Psychology in London. But I wish to take a year of studies to improve the quality of my life. I recently tried scuba diving in thailand and it was the single most powerful experience I have ever had! I originaly inteded to stay in ko tao for 6 nights, but ended up extending it to 14 nights, the very maximum i could before having to catch a plane back to london...
During these 14 days I completed OW, AOW, EFR and Rescue diving pluss squeezing in as many fundives as possible(8 i think).
So now you have some background to take into consideration when replying to my following questions.
1. Nearly every thought and dream I have had since i tried diving has been about diving... Is this normal or am I the only one?
2. Where in Thailand should I continue my diving education? What are the differences between Ko tao and Phuket?
3. What budget should I be looking at? is 500.000 baht enough for a full year, everything included (Place to stay, DM and IDC fees, social expences, travels, gear and food++)?
4. I trust it wont be a problem getting an educational visa. If i complete my education in 6 months, can I then work as a certified instructor for the remaining 6 months?
5. Will it be hard to find work after completing IDC? What criteria are instructors hired after?
I would very much apprichiate any answers to my questions!
-Morgan