This is my situation. It looks like my fiance's company has a job coming up in the Cayman's. If they ask him to go, we still have to find out the particulars, (when exactly, for how long, what expenses would be covered). I understand the Cayman's are a very expensive place to live? If the opportunity looks feasible, he's not going without me! I'm a PADI OWSI and I'd love the chance to teach in the Cayman's. I have loads of vacation time I could take, plus I'm quite sure I could take a leave of absence.
For those who have lived and worked in the dive industry in the Caymans, how difficult do you think it for a Canadian female who is a new instructor to find work there? I looked at the PADI employment board and found nothing, but I think I would just contact every dive shop I could. I've worked extensively with classes, (here at home in the cold waters of Vancouver), as a divemaster/AI for over 2 years, and now as an instructor. So I'm not a complete new comer to the industry. Do you think it might be difficult to find a job in the off season, summer months? Are most dive shops looking for a long term commitment, or are shorter, seasonal positions common?
I just thought I would do a little research so we'd be better prepared to make a decision... just in case...
For those who have lived and worked in the dive industry in the Caymans, how difficult do you think it for a Canadian female who is a new instructor to find work there? I looked at the PADI employment board and found nothing, but I think I would just contact every dive shop I could. I've worked extensively with classes, (here at home in the cold waters of Vancouver), as a divemaster/AI for over 2 years, and now as an instructor. So I'm not a complete new comer to the industry. Do you think it might be difficult to find a job in the off season, summer months? Are most dive shops looking for a long term commitment, or are shorter, seasonal positions common?
I just thought I would do a little research so we'd be better prepared to make a decision... just in case...