Worst thing about being a Dive Scuba Instructor

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Here are the worst things about being a scuba diving instructor.
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@thomasrathmann8886 3 года назад

"...people will protect what they know..." 👍😊

@civilprotectionunit8145 3 года назад

My left ear enjoyed this video

@petersubmar Год назад

I am a course director in my country Colombia, I started diving at the age of 18 and since then a lifetime has passed. I think that being a diving instructor is a way of life that many of us take, accept and enjoy to the fullest. There must be passion from deep within for this activity that will allow you to continue growing and going towards new goals. And be clear that a good diver never stops learning.

@OceanPancake Год назад

I think thats a beautiful way of putting it. Certainly we need to keep growing and learning to be the best version of themselves.

@scubamarilu 2 года назад

Dealing with a non scuba instructor manager, it's the worst. Specially in resorts. Good video.

@calkelpdiver 3 года назад

I was a Scuba Instructor for 15 years (10 in SoCal, 5 in Colorado) and only gave it up because my "real" job required me to travel a lot for projects. But I did it as a side gig and enjoyed it a lot. And yes, the pay wasn't all that great. But being part of the staff for a dive shop allowed me to get great prices on my equipment, free air fills, paid dive boat trips (when I was teaching that day), and the opportunity to dive a lot (beach and boat). I loved it, and some day I might get back to it after I retire.

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

It is an incredible opportunity and community. I do miss it now ;)

@praveenbk21 3 года назад

100 percent agreed 👍.. Only instructor can understand the instructor:)

@willibordus Год назад

The cons just made me more enthusiastic to get an idc course.. I really want to get bored of diving, since I never get enough 👍👍👍

@OceanPancake Год назад

Thats fantastic!! :) It honestly is a job with very minimal downsides.

@brandonspeer2685 3 года назад

Thanks for doing this video, it’s good to hear your perspective on life as a dive instructor!

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

I'm glad you liked it. Let me know if you have any more particular questions.

@ABHISHEK-ug7nk 2 года назад

@@OceanPancake With PADI certificate can we work all over the world or just in the county where we got certified from?

@OceanPancake 2 года назад

@@ABHISHEK-ug7nk You can work all over the world!

@jimmywatson-gd6di 3 года назад

I’m 11and doing my open water🥳

@chrisphilhower6029 3 года назад

Lucky. I live in a Lockdown State(NJ). I'm still waiting on a Semi Local(PA) shop for Snorkeling Lessons. They're having problems with pool Access.

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

Good luck!!

@jimmywatson-gd6di 3 года назад

@@OceanPancake thanks

@jimmywatson-gd6di 3 года назад

@@chrisphilhower6029 hope they have access to pool soon!

@larrymiller5879 3 года назад

I’m 23 and didn’t ask.

@eddiebedingfeld6773 3 года назад

Great video Katt!! Definitely interested in hearing about science communication!

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

Oh I'm glad yay :)

@iVideo1011 3 года назад

Hey! Thanks for making videos scuba diving. I’m getting my open water this summer.

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

That's exciting. Where are you getting it? Hope you have an amazing time and learn how to dive safely

@ivoryjohnson4662 3 года назад

The sound wasn’t as clear as normal glad that you keep producing videos

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

Ahhh. Microphones are so frustrating!!!

@wildsurfer12 5 месяцев назад

The problem lies in the business model of scuba instruction. Training agencies make more money from training up instructors and have them leave rather than through keeping them in the industry and letting them become experienced.

@FourthWayRanch 2 года назад

When I was a kid I made 100 bucks an hour diving for golf balls, it was great! I got bored with diving and sold my gear though. I taught lots of people how to dive, it's a perfect date, it never failed...

@D.H.CE_FL 3 года назад

Good video. I've kind of thought about looking to see if there is an option to be a part time instructor or even something else in the dive industry. It would be for the fun and experience, as I already make decent money in my regular job, but I think it would be fun to teach and help offset trip costs.

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

I worked part time for 5 years. Its easier in "city" rather than "resort" style dive shops. This way you can teach over the weekend to get some free diving and fun experiences :)

@D.H.CE_FL 3 года назад

@@OceanPancake thanks for that info! I live in a bigger city in Florida and have many dive shops near by. I think I may he able to find something that would allow for a part time instructor.

@naturberg 3 года назад

3:13 classic Rens 😂 great content 👌🏻 ... but the sound 😬

@fliesonthewall-avirtuosoparty 3 года назад

feet gets wet? oh no!. btw i'm one of the gardeners you mentioned. i dive to search for seagrass to cut but there's hardly any. point me to them.

@chrisphilhower6029 3 года назад

Hello Katt. I saw the Title. First Thought was, Having to Deal with people like me. I guess #2 is me. Makeup? I saw a video that took place at an Aquarium. The Makeup can Harm the Wildlife. So is that really a bad thing? Katt, One thing I always liked about you, Your Modesty. Honestly, Beats my job. Only thing I'm good at. Work as an Auto Tech at a Tyre Shop. Making just above Minimum Wage.

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

Thank you for your kind words. Some people do not like not being able to wear makeup, personally I do not mind. :)

@chrisphilhower6029 3 года назад

@@OceanPancake Some people are "Born with it" Like the Maybelline Commercial.

@alfainc5868 9 месяцев назад

I will finish up my divemaster but I think that is about it I'm a lot more into Tech diving, obviously I love diving in the ocean But I sure love caves a whole lot more

@nourandbesher 3 года назад

Beauty like yours doesn't need makeup

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

Thank you for your kind words

@Liam-eg6gq 2 года назад

Why you stopped posting??? 9 months waiting! I love the content Kate, bring it back!! Thanks

@OceanPancake 2 года назад

I am coming back next week! I promise :) just been dealing with some personal things

@Liam-eg6gq 2 года назад

@@OceanPancake no worries hope all is well

@bloodymarvelous4790 Год назад

I'm in shape. Round is a shape.

@jokerunx3215 3 года назад

Totally love it! What do you recommend on Aow search and recovery or underwater photography?! 🇲🇻

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

I think they're both really good. If you have an experienced and professional photographer. Definitely pick the photo option :)

@alle_namen_schon_vergeben708 2 года назад

And there are more industries that can be chosen for someone who wants to scuba dive for a living. I'd like to become a rescue diver and there is also industrial work to do under water and science to be done there. So people that are not intrested in socializing all day long can still make their passion become their job :)

@shuntao3475 3 года назад

Great Vid Katt. Just curious, why where the tanks so low on many of the divers, just did not seem like they could reach the valve while trimmed out?

@DGFishRfine1 3 года назад

I'm obviously not Katt, but... The typical single tank diver cannot reach their valve easily. One of the better ways to pull it off is to put a hand between your legs and push on the base of the tank to force it up.

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

In recreational diving most divers do not reach their tank valve, to stop them from hitting their head on the valve :)

@shuntao3475 3 года назад

@@OceanPancake @Daniel G Thank you for the reply Katt. You ever thought of doing a video on how you teach proper trim with the tank so low? I am truly confused on this setup. I have always been trained, every driver should be able to reach the valve with the gear on. Banging my head has never been an issue. Trim Buoyancy, weighting, has been thoroughly beaten into my head.

@scubamicheal4639 3 года назад

@@shuntao3475 This is what we call Resort Diving Instruction. Quick Dirty, 2-3 days training. These divers generally never dive again, or only at a resort, where there hands are held. If the divers do become serious divers, you get to charge them double to Fix everything. lol.

@andreasg.8654 3 года назад

Very cool vlog! Congrats to that 👍🥳Why have you quit being a scuba diving instructor? Is the job you having now besides videos and studying scuba related? I am just curious because I am doing it the other way around. Firstly regular job in Finance for 9 years after having completed a masters degree in that field. And now I am completing my divemaster in short. 😂😂😂

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

I now work as a high school teacher (and continue online education for marine conservation). I am an educator at heart, and where I live this is a better fit for my current life. I dive every weekend still for fun :)

@andreasg.8654 3 года назад

@@OceanPancake Very nice, that is also what I have in mind for later. We have a particular study programm to become a teacher in 2 years. But firstly some pro diving 👍

@DavidFGuajardo 3 года назад

I made the 100th Like !, thanks for the great video :)

@chrisphilhower6029 3 года назад

Katt, Don't Instructors get Free Air Fills, Use of needed equipment?

@shuntao3475 3 года назад

Free Air, generally yes, I have heard stories. Nitrox if the shop fills it. In Cozumel, you have a large Tank facility, so we had to pony up for Nitrox. In the US, every shop I taught at, filled for free. Now as an independent, I pay for everything... Trimix, nope you pay for it unless you are teaching the class. Use of equipment, not always. A lot of time, they give you keyman pricing, but still want you to buy their gear for you to advertise.

@chrisphilhower6029 3 года назад

@@shuntao3475 If the Instructor worked for a Shop. Unless maybe a Small Mom and Pop place. Instructor Trains. Students get the gear from the Shop themselves.

@shuntao3475 3 года назад

@@chrisphilhower6029 huh

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

It really depends on the shop and the purpose of the gear. My old dive shops allowed me to borrow gear for free sometimes or heavily discounted. I got half price off scuba gear so I could advertise them:)

@alexroutledge5329 3 года назад

Cool video! What do instructors do out-of-season (in winter)?

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

In Australia there is no out of season. For seasonal working instructors, they frequently travel tot the opposite hemisphere, and others pick up their other hats of : ski instructor, sky diving instructors or similar!

@bloodymarvelous4790 Год назад

@@OceanPancake Can you imagine a SCUBA/Sky-diving instructor jumping out an airplane with a BCD instead of a parachute?

@tonysmith172 3 года назад

My wife wants to do the instructors course.

@OceanPancake 2 года назад

Yes! She would love it!

@cressidadsouza2623 2 года назад

Hi..good video...I'm 31 and im not a good swimmer...i can swim a little though. I am considering pursuing a career as a diving instructor after investing in relevant courses offcourse. Considering my age and swimming capability, do you think i shud take this up?

@Nikki-tx1wd Год назад

You can start, but you will have to increase your swimming skills... Check out the requirements for rescue diver (which is needed before becoming an instructor). Hopefully as you dive and are around water you can improve your swimming skills. Don't do the classes back to back, make sure you are confident in your skills before moving on... People's lives will literally depend on you. Age shouldn't be a problem so long as overall health is good

@SeattleRingHunter 3 года назад

Lover your enthusiasm and positive energy! Sounds rough being a dive instructor. Like being on vacation 24-7 but honestly there is work, dedication and a honed skill set involved 😃 Takes a heap of patients when working such a diverse group of students and trying to keep tabs on critical safety points but thats all part of the passion for such a carrier choice I suspect. Drop by my channel for some cool recovery dives. Cheers, #SeattleRingHunter

@meikevanputten3688 3 года назад

so you buy your chlothes sustainably if so where do you shop mostly?

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

I buy things from marketplace, depop, or then my local second hand stores :)

@divingwithjim Год назад

owh poor you , i make alot prof money being scuba diving instructor 🤣🤣🤣

@austingode Год назад

What an irritating comment … the only place your going to make good money is in a first world country with a very good economy ….so enlighten us and btw your smiley faces suck

@OceanPancake Год назад

Sorry? I am a little confused by your comment.

@nes.torfernandez 2 года назад

I can swear I saw you before in channel called ocean cat or something with a cat haha you may just look like her

@taydogplays8251 3 года назад

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@roba6557 2 месяца назад

Can you please just let your accent fly?

@jamesguido9877 5 месяцев назад

Recommend that you use a better microphone; one that is attached to your clothing. If you are hungover you have NO BUSINESS taking students underwater. They deserve your best and if you are hungover they are not getting your best. Finally I am SO tired hearing about climate change. I believe it exists but it is natural, not man made.

@anaskoric4026 3 года назад

I went to your homepage and clicked on the link to get to your patreon but i get an error that the site can not be found. I would recommend to check this!

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

Thank you so much. I'll go fix that now!!

@OceanPancake 3 года назад

It should be ok now. Could you let me know?