I am from the old VITB, got no where to go, drag my feet going
NS, then ended up at Pasir Panjang VITB... got NTC-3, never study
for it as it was too easy, all score "A"s, then go NS.
To me, no meaning at all just to delay going NS.
After NS, not sure where I can go, no money no cert. Ended
with EDB apprenticeship scheme, course 2 yrs, bond 3 yrs.
Re-do NTC-3 then NTC-2 (Higher Nitec now).... did well at that
level got onto another training scheme to do diploma at GSI (now
part of NYP). Bonded all my life...
As I look back, I never feel ashame of anything as I
look back although I must say I felt inferior in those days and not
really willing to mix with my friends.. feeling inferior and shy to
tell people I can't study.
After NS, became more matured, I hacked it, just do what
is best for myself then as I don't want to depend on my aging
parents, also I have no where else to go and no job.
That's why I took up EDB apprenticeship training scheme, which
I did well, and they selected me for Diploma study with
another 3 yrs bond. after several yrs of working, my
employer send me oversea's for study, got my BEng from Birmingham
U, UK on full scholarship.
I always think I am not the study type, more hands on person
even up till now in my current job. Its only much later that
I began to realise I lack confident thinking I can't study, that's
why all these years, I refused to upgrade myself fear of failing
and rejection...It was my upbring background that cause me to think
that way.. Even my U course, my BOSS treat me to lunch
everyday 1 month before I was suppose to sign the bond for the
course, afriad I might resign as he had heard of others, which we
were servicing proaching me. He was aware that I am not into study,
so he physco me till I gave up. This scholarship was
largely due to him and why I ended up studying.
Anyway, don't worry too much about what others say, just think
what you can make the best for yourself.. I had met people 60+
studying and completed poly diploma.. just to prove to his
son...
