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We're Going Tiered — An Honest Update on Where We're Headed ⚓
The results from poll a few days back were overwhelmingly in favour of: Keep it free + add optional Pro tiers with 40% affiliate commission. That's exactly what we're doing. You spoke, we move. You've trusted me with your time, so I'm going to keep being straight with you. As this community grows, so will the costs of running it. To keep the lights on without compromising what we're building, I'm introducing three optional tiers. Here's exactly what that looks like: Standard — $0/month. Free. Always. Job board, community chat, networking, the member map to connect with commercial divers near you, FAQ discussions, and a free copy of Diving for Money: The Reality Cheque. No strings (as long as the other tiers bring in what is needed for operating cost for this platform) Premium — $15/month. This is essentially a donation/contribution from our members who see the value in keeping this community alive — Every dollar goes toward keeping it predominantly free for everyone. This tier includes everything above, plus behind-the-scenes on-the-job footage (coming soon) and an Offshore Air & Saturation Systems familiarization module (coming soon) plus, there will be more additions over time to increase the value for contributing members. VIP — $97/month Everything in Premium, plus direct 1-on-1 career mentoring with me, a monthly 60-minute WhatsApp call to talk through your career path (shoot the shit, ask whatever you want), and early access to everything — including job board updates by me — before they go live. The free tier isn't a watered-down version designed to push you toward paid. It's genuinely solid. The paid tiers exist purely to keep this sustainable and to give those who want to contribute — or get more direct access — a way to do that. One more thing: every member has a unique affiliate link in their profile settings. If you refer someone who joins a paid tier, 40% of that membership goes straight to you. I will turn on the affiliate payments when we've got enough coming in to cover the monthly cost which will take at least 20-30 premium members to keep the lights on. Any extra money will be reinvested back into the channel to build more classroom content and/or raise the affiliate percentage.
We're Going Tiered — An Honest Update on Where We're Headed ⚓
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Get the App: Don’t miss the Job!
If you’re serious about picking up work from our new Job Board, I recommend getting the Skool app on your phone. The industry is small and leads get snapped up fast. If you're waiting to check your email or log in on a laptop, the job is probably already gone to the bloke who saw the notification and acted first. Why you need the app: - Push Notifications: You’ll get a ping the second a [HIRING] or [RECRUITER] post hits the board. - On-Site Access: Easy to check leads or grab a contact’s email while you’re out on a job or traveling. - Focused: No distractions, no ads, just the community and the job leads. Download it here: - Click for iOS / App Store - Click for Android / Google Play Once you've got it, log in and make sure your notifications are turned ON for the Job Board category. It's all about being proactive so have your CV & Certs in order and stay ahead of the game.
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The "Job Contact" Etiquette: How to Ask Without Being "That Guy"
If you've been working in the industry a while, you will understand this. I ran into it today. You’re chatting with another diver, you know they’ve got a lead on a project, and you want that contact email—but you can feel the hesitation, they're not forthcoming. The reality? For most divers, self-preservation is the priority. Nobody wants to hand over a golden ticket only to watch someone else take their slot. Usually, a diver will only cough up a contact when two things align: 1. Zero Risk: They’ve already secured their spot. 2. The Respect Factor: They actually want to work with you. If you want to navigate this without the "social tax" or awkwardness, try this two-step tactical approach: 1. Dance Around the Jugular Before asking for the info, ask about their status first: "Have you been in touch with [XYZ Company] about getting a slot on this one?" - If the answer is YES: They’re already in the system. Go straight for the ask. "Nice. Do you have a direct email for the Super or the crewing coordinator you could flick my way?" - If the answer is NO (or "Still waiting"): This is where the tension lives. Don't push it. 2.Down the Line Play If they haven’t secured their spot yet, take the pressure off: "Fair play. Once you’re officially onboard and settled, would you mind sending that email address through? I’d keen to get my CV on the pile." You're at the will of the gods there but bound to get a straight up answer. Yes or no - follow up with them in a month: ''How's that project going? Need any more guys out there?'' The Bottom Line: Networking in this industry doesn't have to be taboo, but it does require reading the room. Respect the fact that everyone is looking out for number one until their contract is signed. Once they’re safe, most good hands are happy to pull the next person up, especially if they're known.
Jovel Jose (hyperbaric medicine)
Hi, I am Jovel from Portugal. Currently learning hyperbaric medicine and shifting my career to diving.
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Howzit gents ,I’m currently based in Mosselbay diving inshore for 3 years now. Always keen for a convo about the industry to learn more and to gain knowledge.
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