Cant Compete? Join the Army!!

last SG · 2007-12-05T14:50:06+00:00

supra OOT liao loh let lao niang come save the day u all so free tok so much why dun all click here and do some good to our community.

Gazelle SG

If you think you dont have what it takes to compete with FT, join the army!!

Spartans SG

okay, do army welcome middle-age low skilled workers? Auntie and Uncles?

Demonight SG

no but they’ll let u put women officers’ panties over your head

Nadare SG

Very Happy

LazerLordz SG

Not more disenchanted fellas for the Army.. Rolling Eyes

Gazelle SG

I hope so.

royston_ang SG

So when are you joining? Laughing

Gazelle SG

I am a ciao geng how to join army!! Laughing

Vampool SG

worst place to join u get charged in DB

Jontst78 SG

I was working for an advertising/media company that was pitching for the Army recuitment ads.

The irony is, they wanted to stay far far away from the "Join the Army! we pay well!" tag line. which gave the planners a big headache, when males surveyed, the large majority cited money being the main reason to join any form of uniformed service.

eagle SG

seems like this valid question has been ignored by Gazelle again

Gazelle SG

I believe those who think they cant compete in the private sector they should consider becoming a civil servant. Pay might not be as high but it offers you stability.

will4 SG

What is ur vocation n rank in they army.

Gazelle SG

I can only tell you that I work 8-5, 5 days a week.

CX SG

What makes you think that a public sector job is any less stressful than a private sector one?

Its a common misconception really... A lot of my peers joined the public sector and its becoming quite clear that performance based appraisal is becoming the norm and if u screw one up, it can make a "so-so salary" into a "tragically underpaid salary".

It hurts a lot to see one's colleague get an extra month's bonus for good performance and u get squat. Increments are also pegged to performance so u can really cry when u start comparing...

Stability is also not that definite. If u swing over to the government gazettes, u will find that public officers do get dismissed from service... and thats not counting the ones that get asked to tender to "save face" for everyone.

Last time, when there was pension and medical, it was a real solid place to be. Now? Its just another place to work for a living really... Neutral

As for SAF, I think its quite dangerous too... They do not get to work till 62 by default... If an officer kena henta-kaki, then they will get asked to "move on"... and at 55, that's no joke man! Where to get another job?

I guess after 9-11, there was a demand for "security managers" at some buildings and companies Mr. Green

Jontst78 SG

Its a sad rationale. Personal perspective. Its not a matter of not being able to compete on skill level vs the FTs. Its a matter of the FTs costing less to an employer, than a Singaporean of the same skill level. Which has the effect of driving wages down. And amidst the risings costs across the board, your own citizens are going to feel marginalized and frustrated. Like dangling a carrot in front of your citizens but always ensuring its just an inch out of reach.

And then what happens? Citizens sworn to protect and defend the land of FTs?

fymk SG

Actually the army should target FT – FT join the army NAO!

eagle SG

I 2nd that

And it has make office politics worse in the public sector, where people put down others badly so that they appear better, and thus get a higher bonus.

Hellraiza SG

People who sign on for money are, IMO, the worst.

Gazelle SG

if you ever give up hope, you should consider joining the army.