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  1. April 4th, 2006, 04:44 PM #1
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    Question Dive Instructors

    I did a search before posting this and did not find a ton of information so I will ask it here. I'm researching a possible change in career from the corprate world to the scuba instructor world. My question is what is a reasonable salary a full-time Divemaster/Instructor can make working in either Florida or the Caribbean? I know that I will not get rich as an instructor but I just wanted to get an idea of whether or not I will be eating PB&J for dinner every night or not . I also have UW Photography skills that I could leverage as well.

    Any help is appreciated.

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    I don't suppose in your corporate life, you are a diesel mechanic or a boat captain?
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  3. April 4th, 2006, 05:55 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Al Mialkovsky
    Invest in PB&J

    You mean I'm not going to get rich?
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    Q: What is the difference between a scuba instructor and a large pepperoni pizza?
    A: The pizza can feed a family of 4.
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    Becoming a Scuba instructor is a lot like becoming a monk. More bubbles, less money, but in either case you will probably have to give up everthing you own)
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    Quote Originally Posted by gstroupe
    what is a reasonable salary a full-time Divemaster/Instructor can make working in either Florida or the Caribbean?
    There is no reasonable salary. They all stink

    Tips, my man, tips.

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    PBJ is too pricey. Look into Macaroni. Step up to mac & cheese when you can.
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    Plus, I can say that I'm sleeping with my DM in lieu of tips..
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