u/Basic_Persimmon_2268

I'm not 100% sure I'll pass it. Should I take it ahead of time?

I saw on one company that the funding rules for applicants who already hold a same level or higher qualification are different:

"Under government funding rules the cost of undertaking a higher education course or degree programme can be considerably more for candidates undertaking a second qualification at the same, or lower level, to a previous qualification already held. We need to identify the actual cost of the sponsorship you may be offered in advance and are unlikely to be able to cover any tuition fees at the full economic rate."

Will this be a problem for me?

https://preview.redd.it/rw9qgkd977zg1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=a1b42dc10ff5095f4a261ff3e4ce135233f68772

I’m currently deciding between a Deck or Engineering cadetship and have been reviewing industry salary data to help inform my choice. I noticed a significant pay spike for 2nd Engineers on VLCCs. Is there a specific reason for that premium?

I’m weighing the strong mid-career earnings of Engineers against the high salary potential for Senior Deck Officers in the yachting sector. However, as someone who is a bit autistic and awkward, I’m concerned about the social demands of yachting; how much client interaction is typically expected at the senior level? Finally, is it true that Engineers generally have more versatile shoreside exit opportunities?

Thanks.

Sources:

https://www.yotspot.com/salary-guidelines.html

https://maritime-zone.com/en/analytics