Master Diver!!!

Lissa · 01-26-2007, 11:05 AM

I became scuba certified through a class at my university last semester, so now I'm taking the next level. After some fighting over money my parents and I reached an agreement so all systems are go on my Advanced Scuba class.

Here's the catch. They combine the Advanced Diver cert class with the Master Diver cert class, which means when this semester is over I will be a Master Diver!!!!!

Only things after that will be a Rescue Diver cert and then....INSTRUCTOR!!!!

I'm not planning on doing it as a career, just an income supplement. There's only one instructor in the town I'm from and he gets to charge very high rates as a result, my unconfirmed source said that he usually has classes 15-20+ and gets $500 profit from each person. If that's true then he gets up to $10,000 for a three week long scuba class that meets twice a week. I would soooo be willing to drive 4 hours (2hrs there, 2hrs back) twice a week during the summer for three weeks for that kind of money!!!

When people find out that I dive they usually have a lot of questions, so if anyone ever has any questions about scuba diving just ask, I love talking about it so I'd be more than willing to answer anything you can throw at me!!!

Marilyn · 01-26-2007, 03:45 PM

So glad you worked things out with your parents

. Didn't realize there was fighting going on. Just a discussion on being responsible. Hope you do well in the class!!!

RLC12345678 · 01-26-2007, 04:15 PM

NEEEEEEEEEEEAT! If it makes you feel better, Melissa, my parents would probably give me a hard time, too, if I brought up the discussion of pursuing scuba diving while in college. But, like your mother, they would hear my side of my decision and ultimately support me. They would just ask lots of questions beforehand.

Janet · 01-27-2007, 03:23 AM

That is great Melissa!! Congratulations!!!

Isn't it great that you have the opportunity to make that kind of money.......guess it won't be any problem at all reimbursing your parents....

Lissa · 01-27-2007, 10:16 PM

I get to go in on Tuesday and get most of my gear!! I actually went by Friday but they hadn't gotten their shipment in so I decided to wait to get a better selection and I may be able to find what I need at lower prices without having to sacrifice quality.

Marilyn · 01-28-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lissa

I get to go in on Tuesday and get most of my gear!! I actually went by Friday but they hadn't gotten their shipment in so I decided to wait to get a better selection and I may be able to find what I need at lower prices without having to sacrifice quality.

I think she may be getting it!!!

Janet · 01-28-2007, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Marilyn

I think she may be getting it!!!

With a wonderful Mother like you.....we knew she would!!

rivermom · 01-28-2007, 12:26 PM

My oldest son has been scuba diving for years and really enjoys it. It took him quite awhile to obtain all his equipment he needed/wanted. He wasn't as lucky as you Lissa having parents to help you out $$ to get all the stuff, LOL. Mom (me) is too tight and told my son that if he wanted to pursue these sorta hobbies then he sorta had to pay for it all.

01-26-2007, 11:05 AM	#1
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	Master Diver!!! I became scuba certified through a class at my university last semester, so now I'm taking the next level. After some fighting over money my parents and I reached an agreement so all systems are go on my Advanced Scuba class. Here's the catch. They combine the Advanced Diver cert class with the Master Diver cert class, which means when this semester is over I will be a Master Diver!!!!! Only things after that will be a Rescue Diver cert and then....INSTRUCTOR!!!! I'm not planning on doing it as a career, just an income supplement. There's only one instructor in the town I'm from and he gets to charge very high rates as a result, my unconfirmed source said that he usually has classes 15-20+ and gets $500 profit from each person. If that's true then he gets up to $10,000 for a three week long scuba class that meets twice a week. I would soooo be willing to drive 4 hours (2hrs there, 2hrs back) twice a week during the summer for three weeks for that kind of money!!! When people find out that I dive they usually have a lot of questions, so if anyone ever has any questions about scuba diving just ask, I love talking about it so I'd be more than willing to answer anything you can throw at me!!! __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

01-26-2007, 03:45 PM	#2
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	So glad you worked things out with your parents . Didn't realize there was fighting going on. Just a discussion on being responsible. Hope you do well in the class!!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

01-26-2007, 04:15 PM	#3
RLC12345678 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,614	NEEEEEEEEEEEAT! If it makes you feel better, Melissa, my parents would probably give me a hard time, too, if I brought up the discussion of pursuing scuba diving while in college. But, like your mother, they would hear my side of my decision and ultimately support me. They would just ask lots of questions beforehand. __________________ Rebecca "To whom much is given, much is expected." ~Luke 12:48

01-27-2007, 03:23 AM	#4
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	That is great Melissa!! Congratulations!!! Isn't it great that you have the opportunity to make that kind of money.......guess it won't be any problem at all reimbursing your parents.... __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

01-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
Lissa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South and Central Texas Posts: 337	I get to go in on Tuesday and get most of my gear!! I actually went by Friday but they hadn't gotten their shipment in so I decided to wait to get a better selection and I may be able to find what I need at lower prices without having to sacrifice quality. __________________ Marilyn's Disappearing Daughter!! Cake or Death, Melissa "Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Heb 10:35-36

01-28-2007, 12:26 PM	#8
rivermom Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Posts: 2,475	My oldest son has been scuba diving for years and really enjoys it. It took him quite awhile to obtain all his equipment he needed/wanted. He wasn't as lucky as you Lissa having parents to help you out $$ to get all the stuff, LOL. Mom (me) is too tight and told my son that if he wanted to pursue these sorta hobbies then he sorta had to pay for it all. __________________ ~_/> , /\/\ ,,, Sheryl When I grow up I want to be a horse whisperer!

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