Honest speaking, I'm thinking to sign on is mainly because of
not-so-good family background. I need to be financially stable
before I can further my studies to pursue my dreams.
So I guess SAF can provide me with that as the sergeant specialist
contract bond is 4 years. That means 2 years additional regular
service on top of NSF 2 years. It lets me save up and be financial
independent. For 4 years of service, I think I can get my private
certificate.
I will need to serve a Minimum Term of Engagement
(MTE) of 5 years, which includes my 2-year National
Service liability.
Is it still advisable to do so?
Do you think I will have job satisfaction even if I have no or
little passion for SAF?
If I have NS duties rostered/ the NS unit has outfield exercises,
can I still apply for permission/ "off" pass to go to school?
Is it duties above studies that I need to forgo classes to be in
the forest jungle/ guard duties?
Why did you start your basic "training" by running around
with "ali baba" bag with weight inside around the running track
field, drink a full bottle of water for water parade without
wasting a drop of water and stand still in the field for "N"
number of hours just to prepare for BMT ? If you enjoyed all these,
then you sure have the "burning desire" to endure for the
whole 6 years, otherwise I didn't think you even understand
what the other forumer's here trying to tell you.
And just to add (touch wood), in case if you have any accident
happen during your SAF career, most insurance will not covered
you, not only will you be discharged if it affect your
performance, worst if you sign an bond with MINDEF, you also
must pay them back whether the accident is caused by other factors
or parties.
