21 January 2003, I set my foot upon the shores of Pulau Tekong as a recruit.
6 April 2003, I trained in OCS as an Officer Cadet.
28 January 2004, I commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant and was posted to 1PDF.
21 June 2004, I was posted to ITI due the merger.
1 Feb 2005, I promoted to Full Lieutenant one year after commissioning.
20 March 2005, OPERATIONAL READY DATE.
Two years and two months long of service in the Singapore Armed Force was a rather fruitful journey. After commissioning I had minimum exposure to combat roles, and I had sticked to the technical and administrative field of the organisation. My combat knowledge remained stagnant at an Officer Cadet level. However the staff work had prep me up for future adminstrative rides.
Many had wondered why I never wanted to sign on the Army since I'm so financially-screwed. It is a foolproof logical route that can bring stability and security to my studies and my family. But I insist on starting afresh outside the SAF. It may mean a continuity of the crisis back at home, and risking my chance to graduate with a degree without any financial stumbles. In spite of this, I am determined to get away from working in this pseudo world.
A world constructed and constituted to showcase how well we could defend ourselves. A new world order is established within the dimension. While training involves taking on imaginary enemies, when there's no blood being shed, the army regulars get paid for going through the motions. I totally agree that it is more than essential to showcase this world, and that's probably why the organisation is one of the richest in our region. Therefore many local talents are spotted and lured, with high flyers easily earning over 10K per month.
The rules and regulations lacks the flexibility due to the essential enforcement of strict discipline. The nature of the working style is sufficient to fustrate me for the 2 years in army. The product of this world is of intangible nature. Unlike the rapidly-paced stage in the real world, we could see the results of our hard work almost immediately, and more often than not, the profits goes solely to the investor. Working in the pseudo world, where ever-happening-peace is taken for granted, does not produce fulfilling results.
Time is a vital factor to me. I choose time over capital. So it's time for me to reap as much experience I could, as I take the rocky path.
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