Hi all.
I'm new here and just wanted to ask advice. I'm born in S.A. but grew up in Zimbabwe. I was fortunate enough to work in a couple of hunting camps after i left school. I know alot of the ins and outs of what is required. From a very young age i knew my life would be involved somehow in the hunting industry. Well i hoped it would anyways. I had to move back to SA in 2002. I met David Sutherland back then and so badly wanted to do my PH course but unfortunately couldn't afford it. Well 14 years later I'm now in Nylstroom (Modimolle) and can afford the PH course I've long desired to do and it's only 40kms away. The advice I ask for is this. Can one become a PH if he is say a little introverted? Don't get me wrong here. I enjoy the company of people and if you get me talking on the right topics you won't get me to shut up! I'm made to be on the little quieter side unfortunately. I speak when I need to. Is that a big problem? When i worked in camps in Zim i was under the PH's wing and didnt communicate much with clients. Although this is the downside my work ethic is still strong. I know the demanding requirements for the position. My passion for nature and the outdoors has never changed and would gladly put my life on the line for someone else if that day came.
For you who have been in this business for a long time, is there space for someone like me? I would appreciate blunt honesty guys (and ladies).
Thanks!
I'm new here and just wanted to ask advice. I'm born in S.A. but grew up in Zimbabwe. I was fortunate enough to work in a couple of hunting camps after i left school. I know alot of the ins and outs of what is required. From a very young age i knew my life would be involved somehow in the hunting industry. Well i hoped it would anyways. I had to move back to SA in 2002. I met David Sutherland back then and so badly wanted to do my PH course but unfortunately couldn't afford it. Well 14 years later I'm now in Nylstroom (Modimolle) and can afford the PH course I've long desired to do and it's only 40kms away. The advice I ask for is this. Can one become a PH if he is say a little introverted? Don't get me wrong here. I enjoy the company of people and if you get me talking on the right topics you won't get me to shut up! I'm made to be on the little quieter side unfortunately. I speak when I need to. Is that a big problem? When i worked in camps in Zim i was under the PH's wing and didnt communicate much with clients. Although this is the downside my work ethic is still strong. I know the demanding requirements for the position. My passion for nature and the outdoors has never changed and would gladly put my life on the line for someone else if that day came.
For you who have been in this business for a long time, is there space for someone like me? I would appreciate blunt honesty guys (and ladies).
Thanks!
