Kogeko.
some of the places i have worked, you would be lucky to get an ambulance there in 30 minutes & thats if they could find you. there are plenty of 'civilisation' jobs and many that are remote.
you might also find yourself boat diving in civils and the sail back to a safe harbour could be an hour away.
if i owned a civil dive company and had to choose between 2 guys, one having a DMT and the other only having FAAW, i would probably go for the DMT.
but then again, he might be useless at diving...
all depends on how much cash and time you have i suppose, but not a bad investment if you can afford it. might just put you ahead of the other 11 guys on your course going for that one job you all know about.
sorry, just noticed you directed that question at BHA
as spongey says, work wont come to you. not easy getting it at times, but when you get there, do your best and they might keep you or invite you back.
i'm jumpin between 2 companies at the moment getting work...just wish it was more consistant and i would stay with one or the other.