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Old July 2nd, 2008, 10:07 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by dladowitz View Post
Hi,
I'm looking to move to a city in the US for diving. I'm planning on working part time, likely via internet and Voice over IP phone. What are the best US dive destinations that someone could live at taking home $2000/month. I live in California and have given up on cold water diving. I've been to Key West once. Diving seemed decent though I'm guessing there may be better.

I'm going to get my Divemaster and Assistant Instructor certifications. When I'm done I'd ultimately like to quit my job if I can find work on a boat. Does anyone know how hard this would be? And can you live off a Divemaster salary? Any idea what it is?

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David
Check out Florida - from Palm Beach south to Miami.
But there are thousands of DMs and Instructors out there. There has been lots of discussion about this subject here on SB. No, you cannot live off a DM salary. You need a real job to support you, then diving on the side.
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