Hi Emjai,
That's very helpful, thanks a lot for posting that information. It gives us a good idea of what to expect in London. I wish you all the best in getting the trip to HK!
Curvature - application was sent in on 9th June. They say they'll be back to you within eight weeks, so best to get busy and not think about it too much
Someone raised the point (sorry I've forgotten the name already!) about cadet SOs not receiving the same pay and benefits as DESO candidates, and I think this is a good point which needs a bit of further investigation by us all.
However, surely once you've done your initial four years as a cadet and are then promoted to JFO etc, as would be the plan, these benefits would start to kick in. For me at least, entering the CPP has more certainty than going modular, heaping up debt and then just hoping for the best. Food for thought...
Still interested in hearing from other London candidates, if you're out there.
Cheers,
steelbranch.