Below are a few lessons that i've learnt through experiencing
such problems.
Ways to save the Miserable $400/- (Based on a Recruit/Private's
Salary)
1) Don't Be Tempted Into Subscriping any form of
Magazines' offers during BMT
2) Don't Buy Any Insurance which are offered inside the SAF.
(NTUC, AVIVA, SAF Welfare Insurance)
3) Best option is to stay in
4) Indent and consume all meals if possible.
5) If you're sick, go to the A&E Dept of each hospital (If
your unit which you're posted to aren't general with MCs.)
[For Tekong, just go visit MO once your excuse status runs out;
Only for those who want to keng all the way]
6) Don't go for canteen breaks [Especially people in different
camps]
This has burnt quite a considerable amount of my salary.
7) Quit Smoking (If you're attached and want to save money to go
traveling with your gf)
8) if you can't quit, cut down on smoking (Example: Share 1
stick among your friends and take turns; Don't give sticks out to
your fellow smoking buddies)
9) Read books which are borrowed from Libraries, don't buy
newspapers nor books. (Small fractions of money also counts)
10) Find out who drives in your camp, and try to catch a lift
back to the area nearest to you to save up on your transportation
bills.
