[quote]Originally posted by octega:
If u acquire good people management skills, that is perhaps one of
the things u can take away from SAF.
Seriously though, combat officer + engineering degree and apply for
private sector engineering jobs, u start from scratch.
It is not so much of hard to get a job but of the lifestyle u grow
accustomed to during the 6 years. The high pay, spending habits,
family commitments AKA wife/kids/parents, etc.
Then getting a reality check: Are u willing to forgo the lifestyle
or continue on. I have friends from the WOSE side just lan lan
continue another 10 years after the first 6 years because they
found out that they cannot get a job that can sustain their current
lifestyle especially those who are married with kids.
So think smart, is not only 6 years, it could be ur whole
life.[/qu
I would not even count people management skills....in today's
corporate world you do not command and control...you have to
convince and get people on your side...that's what corporate
leaders have to do today...
So I say to all officers(let alone combat officers), you want to
come out, better think twice cause you gonna get hell..you will not
get used to it...I estimate only about 5% of our middle
management(Cpts - Cols)make it in the outside world....else I'd
suggest you better henta kaki in your present position and enjoy
your cushy life there.....that's what saf is all about right.
