Oldest new commercial diver?

I have yet to leave for dive school...I'm wondering if being 43 years old is too old to start? Any takers?
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Permalink Reply by Toby Dodd on September 8, 2009 at 2:19pm
i don't think so. at the ocean corp there was a grandpa in his late 50's who was retired with the house and RV that came to school. he took the NDT course but don't know what he did afterwards for a job. you might not get into mainstream diving, but there's a few other aspects for you. there's companies around the world that you could get with where you're not a tender for 2 to 3 years. there's lots of choices.
Permalink Reply by Phil Voltaire on September 17, 2009 at 4:11pm
At this point, I'd just be happy to find a job, even if I was stuck tending for a while.
Permalink Reply by Jerry Babin on June 21, 2010 at 11:12am
If you got any leads on thes companies, Toby, Id be glad to lookinto them. Ive called quite a few in the last few months, and even with my back ground I'm having a hard time getting in the door.
Thanks.
Permalink Reply by liz vazz on September 8, 2009 at 4:40pm
I STARTED OUT LATE IN LIFE I STARTED WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS READY TO GET OUT OF THE WATER. I WAS 37 YRS OLD. AND A FEMALE!!! GO FOR IT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY. FOLLOW YOUR DREAM .I DID AND I NEVER REGRET IT! IM 42 AND STILL GOING STRONG! TAKE CARE AND DIVE SAFE BYE LIZ
Permalink Reply by Toby Dodd on September 8, 2009 at 4:46pm
you're 42??? i would've never guessed that, lol.
Permalink Reply by liz vazz on September 8, 2009 at 9:21pm
YEA I LOOK YOUNGER AND ACT YOUNGER THAN I REALLY AM. LOL THE GUYS I WORK WIT ARE 30 AND 20 SOMETHING AND I KEEP UP RIGHT THERE NEXT TO THEM LOL THE GIRLS I HAVE AS FRIEND ARE BUSY TALKING ABOUT THERE KIDS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IM ON THE OTHER HAND TALKING ABOUT A TRI MIX DIVE AT 300 FT LOL. AND WERE THE SAME AGE.
Permalink Reply by Laurence on September 8, 2009 at 4:52pm
Liz,
Thats just awesome! Thanks for the encouragement.
Permalink Reply by Laurence on September 8, 2009 at 4:51pm
Toby,
Thanks for the info. Being new to the industry I am not aware of all the different aspects as yet. I suppose with all the technological advances and additional construction going on around the globe I should look at it some more.

Thanks again!
Permalink Reply by James Leach on September 8, 2009 at 5:07pm
There are some divers down in the Corpus area that are in their 50's and 60's. They work slow, but stay busy and make good damn money. You may want to look at inland diving as opposed to offshore, less deco and easier hours. Inland you will be in the dive rotation. Offshore you will tend to divers 10 years younger than you.
Permalink Reply by Peter McCumber on September 8, 2009 at 5:45pm
Bad time to pick a new career. Even the guys who have made a name for themselves are spending more time at home than they would like.
Permalink Reply by Laurence on September 10, 2009 at 6:56am
I spend everyday at home now...better to have some work than none don't you think?
Permalink Reply by David Melancon on September 8, 2009 at 7:14pm
Laurence you are the man!! i just turned 27 and was like, "shit am i too old to start now?" you have just inspired me to shut my late 20's mouth!! good luck to ya brother.

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