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I'm 22 years old scuba diver from Indonesia,holding advanced cert from PADIcurrently i'm working as marine surveyor in Jakarta, Indonesia.I really want to be commercial diver but unfortunately the…Continue
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Jerry Babin replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"PADI doesnt work in the US, you need hard hat certs. As tight as the industry is for locals, all I can say is I wish you luck."
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"I wish you all the best :)"
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Thank's a lot Gomer :)"
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"I have made good $ yes. It is hit and miss. ALL C-divers have a back up. Even If it is mowing lawns. To me, If I did it all over, I would operate heavy machinery. I would try to get into the operators union. I also think, with the amount of $…"
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Thank you very much again for your advice Gomer...
Now you're working as commercial diver.can i know how much u make per month?
If lets say u got a chance to turn back time will you choose different career path?
I'm in dilemma right…"
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Divers institute of technology is in Seattle area. www.diversinstitute.edu. It was all ex-Navy instruct. when I was there. I do not know about out of country financial aid. It all depends on what you want to end up doing in the field. All I can say…"
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Dear Gomer,
What do you mean by DIT? is it Dublin institute of technology?
My financial condition right now is probably i can afford one way ticket to the US.
actually most of commercial dive training center websites that I visited offered…"
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Here's the deal. You can get a HP compresser and jam your own tanks, scrape barnacles, replace zincs, and make video. Or you can become a real surface supplied diver. I don't know your financial situation, but there were people from…"
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"nice thinking Gomer, it actually opens my eyes to the industry.
So what do u suggest for me Gomer?honestly.
maybe now i'm still 22 but if i dont start now, then i might end up becoming nothing.
if i can make much money through scuba diving…"
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"LOL, I kinda got off track there.... Here's the deal. Construction diving is a whole different breed of diving.... I'm not really the one to give advice but, I'm all about "high speed low drag" so, Youngs Memorial in…"
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Thank you for the advice Gomer.
I'll try to find out more about this?
how do u know construction diver are flooded? i thought they need more divers for the offshore rigs and all,.
aniway keep in touch if any info pops out , or maybe if u need…"
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Mentawais, Nias, Telos, Jakarta, Padang Padang, Sumba are a few world famous surf spots. If you popped out of the jungle with swim flips and videocamera I would hire you. Surfers are well traveled and usually really cool. Try to find out what…"
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Google or Bing: Surfer magazine underwater videographers..... Tells you to start out locally, so YOU are lucky. Your answers are right there on the page from an experienced videographer."
Gomer Pile replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"I know there is good $ in it. Oceanimaging.com is a school, but I think EXPERIENCE is what they need. The better the video or photo the more you will be known. Have you ever heard of the Quicksilver "crossing?" The capt.'s name is…"
Hakim Sadik Alwi replied to Hakim Sadik Alwi's discussion I'm looking for sponsorship"Thank you Gomer, actually i have 2 cameras with underwater housing which i use to make underwater movies for my self collection.
In indonesia do you mean bali? i've never filmed a surfer before, do u have any contacts that i can call to get the…"
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