As a soon to be retiree looking to do some
extended cruising I have looked at my investment/pension projections dreaming of when I can bust loose. Sooner of course means less
retirement income than later but the thought occurred to me that I have some rather marketable skills. I am an avid
scuba diver and dive instructor/trainer. I am also a licenced
marine engineer with about 40 years experience. I figure there are lots of ways I could use those skills but I do know in many places outsiders doing
work is frowned upon.
What is your experience with under the table jobbers? Is it too risky in some places?
One time while on a dive
vacation in
Thailand a dive
boat couldn't go out because of
engine trouble. I stepped up and fixed the problem the
boat went out and I dove for free all week. Same thing happened in
Florida when a surprise CG
inspection caused the dive boat to be tied up until the violations could be fixed. I basically rewired the entire
bilge alarm system and got them operational the same day.
These are examples where I wasn't really looking for
work. Even when cruising I'll just be doing enough to keep me in
beer.
Thoughts?
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