Veri Important Question
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Hi all,
May I know on what circustances, situation or benefits, would you guys ever consider signing on the ARMY?
Do your peers' opinion take a large stand shall you decide for/against signing up as a regular inside army?
Do you feel that qualification really matters?
And lastly, Have you guys checked out the previous army ads? How do they fare?(compared with airforce/navy/private sector?)
Thanks a million guys. Doing a project in school on Singapore Army, thus I need to fill up my report soon... hee.. Please help. Thanks![/b] -
lots of my friends and i share the same view..
we would be tortured to death and we would still not sign on..
the regimental life is not for us..
but there are others who would willingly.. -
I'd sell my soul to the devil before signing my life to the army.....
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Originally posted by -=hellfire=-:
army? no, air force maybe.....
Hi all,
May I know on what circustances, situation or benefits, would you guys ever consider signing on the ARMY?
Do your peers' opinion take a large stand shall you decide for/against signing up as a regular inside army?
Do you feel that qualification really matters?
And lastly, Have you guys checked out the previous army ads? How do they fare?(compared with airforce/navy/private sector?)
Thanks a million guys. Doing a project in school on Singapore Army, thus I need to fill up my report soon... hee.. Please help. Thanks![/b]
yes.
yes.
yes. look promising...... -
Most people sign on for money which is not a very clever option to choose.
In the end, they regret it and really regret it... I've seen many cases already. I would advise not to sign on because of money but because you love army life. But again, few would love... -
Destiny is also about the path you choose yourself but fate steps in to give a helping hand.
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Originally posted by -=hellfire=-:
jus wondering - wat project is tis?
Hi all,
May I know on what circustances, situation or benefits, would you guys ever consider signing on the ARMY?
i think interest and passion is most important. and o cos u mus not mind the regimental environment. and the fact there r few zarbor. oso be prepared for quite alot of physical work. if u noe wat u r going for and why, and u really feel for it, my advise is to give it a go.
Do your peers' opinion take a large stand shall you decide for/against signing up as a regular inside army?
yes. sometimes ur frens may noe u better than urself, esp when u r strongly believe in something. so they may be able to advise u on whether or not u r actualli suitable. but in the end the decision still lies with u.
Do you feel that qualification really matters?
not realli, although singapore is still a veri paper-based country and the saf sadly too. but in the end ur performance is impt, though ur education may determine the farthest u may go.
And lastly, Have you guys checked out the previous army ads? How do they fare?(compared with airforce/navy/private sector?)
i think in fact the army ads were quite well done and they haf received kudos from those in the field (of advertising tt is). i guess each svc has its own selling point and emphasis, so its not realli fair to compare them. and we wont noe how effective the ads were - only saf noes.
Thanks a million guys. Doing a project in school on Singapore Army, thus I need to fill up my report soon... hee.. Please help. Thanks![/b] -
guess it's a calling. But keep your eyes wide open before making a decision. NS is a great opportunity to experience what an army career is really like.
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Nope.Not in a million years.The army lacks in creative freedom, prides itself on regimentation, which is unique and only applicable in such a controlled environment.Any attempt at change or upheaval, be it positive in the long run , is anathema to the system. Conservative sorts may call me a fickle minded person but i like the freedom to switch careers and environment with a moment's notice, as little "oppression" as possible.
If you were to live your life IMHO in the army for decades, you get a steady paycheck but u swim in mediocrity because you will never have enough time nor the chances to experience dynamic changes wrought by yourself at your own time and bidding.Its about finding your place under the sun.Sadly enough, this country already inhibits our growth and the natural right for a living, sentient creature to live his or her own life they wish to.
I will not exacerbate my zoo-like existence by entrapping myself in a miasma that will only suffocate my spirit. No offence to those who do sign on, but when I lie on my deathbed and my life flashes before me, I would want to remember my stay here with satisfaction, knowing I had fully explored myself and my limits, seen the world and learnt much from it...
I don't know about the rest, this topic makes me very emotional as I believe in the primacy of the human soul, created by God for the purpose of fulfilling its potential, not starved and hung out to dry.
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Originally posted by LazerLordz:Nope.Not in a million years.The army lacks in creative freedom, prides itself on regimentation, which is unique and only applicable in such a controlled environment.Any attempt at change or upheaval, be it positive in the long run , is anathema to the system. Conservative sorts may call me a fickle minded person but i like teh freedom to switch careers and environment with a moment's notice, as little "oppression" as possible.
actualli the army does not impose any restrictions on ur desire to switch careers. its regimentation is a necessity but tt does not mean u cannot be creative within the working env.
If you were to live your life IMHO in the army for decades, you get a steady paycheck but u swim in mediocrity because you will never have enough time nor the chances to experience dynamic changes wrought by yourself at your own time and bidding.Its about finding your place under the sun.
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No offence to those who do sign on, but when I lie on my deathbed and my life flashes before me, I would want to remember my stay here with satisfaction, knwoing I had fully explored myself and my limits, seen the world and learnt much from it...
hey, all the more u shud give urself a go at at least a short stint with the armed forces (note not just the army) so tt u realli noe u haf fully explored urself and ur limits - both physical and mental. i haf almost the same mentality as u too - i dun think i can ever sit still at a single job position long - i need to constantly move abt and change and learn. but the army would definitely be one of the jobs i would wanna try myself on, jus to test my limits.
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Based on my conversations with friends and family members who are regulars, life as a regular in the Army is not the busywork and mindless regimentation of NS. It is a job, much like in a corporation. Specialists are like the foremen on the factory floor, and officers are like the executives and engineers back at the office. Same kind of work, same kind of challenges, same kind of problems. In fact, I think that corporate structure was modelled on the military when the first corporations came into existence. Our SAF is more corporate in culture than most armies, apparently. Less warrior culture. This is not a good thing IMHO.
You have about the same chance in the SAF of "making a difference" or getting meaningful work as in most large corporations or the government. As an officer, you may get a chance to see in new weapon systems, develop new doctrine or really make a unit "yours", which is not very different from what executives do in a corporation. Not everyone gets the chance, but that is also true in the private sector. As a specialist, you can really make your mark on your unit -- you are the soul and spirit of the army in the end. Again, not that different from corporate life "in the trenches". You get stupid decisions and bad leadership from upstairs in both the army and in the private sector. Signing on is not "zo bo" or a curse as many people seem to think. It's just another job.
The only differences are that you have to lead a very disciplined and physical life, superiors have more power over subordinates, and the work is dangerous and unusual, which may make finding another job difficult later. If you don't mind these aspects, or you are inspired or attracted by the prospect of defending the country, then signing on might be for you. If you cannot stand passing your IPPT, living under a hundred rules and punishments, being commanded by others, or just don't like the work, don't sign on. Since it is a commitment, signing on for the money is definitely dumb and most who do it for that regret it. -
REALLY THANKS GUYS!! Deep insights! Keep 'em rollin'!!
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Anyday, anytime. I love my country. I would die for it.