I shall keep this short & sweet. Complete your degree, and then proceed Modular. Get the timings right, you can achieve CPL/IR nearly as quick as Integrated, who have been known to have delays for various reasons.
There are still large numbers of pilots (note 1) of known quality to return. If there are shortages due to airline rapid expansion, they are far easier to return to the line.
Note 1: those laid off/made redundant might have taken ‘early retirement’; others have found more secure employment (train driver?) & decide not to risk it again due financial/family commitments.
Last edited by parkfell; 13th Oct 2021 at 19:55.