Andi
Goby
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
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Post by Andi on Nov 23, 2005 19:44:51 GMT -5
Been following this discussion, tried to establish an union by myself on a local level. Unfortunately I think that this fantastic idea will never become reality. Being instructor myself for several years with work experience in various countries, with experience as baseleader (and more) in some dive centers - most of the "rookie" instructors just want to work. They even advertise themselves as willing to work without payment!!! Best example is the german website "taucher.net"... they all want to live the dream - but none of them realizes that you can do that only for a very limited time. They don't see what's involved with being a full-time dive instructor living abroad, they have no idea what's going on... and they absolutely do not realise that they take jobs away from people who chose to become professional AND gain experience! Or take the instructors who finance their vacations with jobbing... With their "work for free" mentality they damage the whole system, maybe even without knowing it! Should a union be established one day - I'll be the first to join!
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Post by seadancer001 on Nov 24, 2005 2:20:16 GMT -5
100% true!!!!
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Post by Argo on Nov 24, 2005 4:33:33 GMT -5
Andi, get in touch with me perhaps we can get something going, Its impossible to do this on your own, I know as I've also tried........ perhaps with the right kind of individuals its possible ...........
Argo@Argo-Nautic.com
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