Does the dive industry just absolutely suck at communication?

That is a rhetorical question. The answer is, of course, most definitely yes. Most “dive professionals” (I use that term very loosely) are absolutely fucking horrible at any form of communication, follow-up or follow through. Your average 12-year old kid selling pre-mixed minute maid lemonade at a cardboard stand for 50 cents has more business sense and integrity than most dive shop owners and instructors. This post is not geared towards a specific vendor, business or instructor although there are plenty of specific examples that I could name and badmouth.…