I live in Key West now, great diving all year round. The job market right now is difficult though, because we’re in season. Season runs from roughly the end of December to mid-Spring, it’s when we get the most cruise ships in town. We get a lot of seasonal employees who bounce from market to market when they are in season to make the big bucks. If you want to move down here and make a permanent residence and work in the tourist industry, the summer is really oen of the better times to move down. It’s hot and muggy and you really have to love it here to stay.
As for the diving, if you make it down to Key West, shoot me a message and I’ll go dive with you. The best reef dives are at Looe Key (look up Looe Key Dive Resort, they have a dive center and a motel, it’s pretty cheap). In Key West, Captain’s Corner is the best deal around. They do all the wrecks and reefs, and for the best deal. Hotels in town are expensive as hell though. Bed and Breakfasts are generally the way to go. They are downtown, pretty clean and convenient.
If I missed anything shoot me a message and I’ll help out. It doesn’t let me see your post when I reply, so Id on’t know if I hit everything. Also shoot me a message if you want a dive buddy.
Chris