Hello,

I was a former IT Professional until 9/11 happened, and been out of work for
two years. At the present time my employment prospects are slim to none as a
Senior Network Analyst and I am facing the possibility of a career change. I
am currently a Rescue diver and I am thinking getting my Scuba Instructor
certification. My question is, are there any Scuba Instructors in S.F. Bay
Area in California that are able to teach and work in a Local Dive Store and
be able to survive the horrible cost of living in California? Now I
understand I won't get rich as a Instructor, but would like to have enough
money for my monthly bills, food, gas etc..

Next question is Internships, I found a couple of dive shops on the Internet
that offer Scuba Internships, and I was wondering if anyone on this News
Group had any experience with a shop that offered a fulltime internship in
the Scuba Industry?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Tom