What are the best possible Career opportunities on Shore after becoming SECOND OFFICER?

I’m currently a Second Officer, and while I like the job, I don’t see myself going all the way to Master and then moving to a shore-based role. My goal is to gain some experience as a Chief Mate—maybe one or two contracts—and then switch careers.

If I make that switch after reaching Chief Mate, what kinds of shore-based opportunities might be available? And out of curiosity, what does the pay look like for a VTS operator in the Middle East?