National Service (NS)
Oh! Where was I? I resigned from 7-Eleven on 16 June 2006. Then I got enlisted on 19 June 2006. Just a weekend to rest and prepare for NS sounds crazy, but I am the lucky one: Due to my rather severe case of scoliosis, I was downgraded to PES E. Which means, only 1 week Basic Military Training (BMT) for me, though it has recently been extended to 4 weeks for PES E now. Can't really say it is a bad thing, cos my unit life felt a little like chalet, and I got posted to MINDEF subsequently. Unlike my elder brother, who got posted to various units during his 2.5 years of army like a normadic tribe. I stayed in MINDEF throughout. Also lucky for me that NS has shortened to 2 years when my time to serve has arrived, and the NS allowance increments.
To be frank, I am not totally free of resent for NS. During the 2 years when I have occasional classmates gathering, those ladies shared with us what they are doing in their various accounting jobs, as well as their promotion/pay increments/bonuses. It does piss me off for missing out on all these. However, I was telling myself since reality dictates that I am going to serve 2 years of my life in army, just make the best out of it. Besides, being a clerk who doesn't need to sweat it out on the field, what's more can I ask for?
The enormous administrative workload there makes me understood what information system is all about. Not to mention the many events I got to help up with. Yes! Events! Events Communication was the tougest IS (Interdisciplinary) module I took in Ngee Ann poly. I used what I learnt for Christmas Party organisation at Micron. Little did I expect to use it so extensively in army.
Now that my army has ended, there is one more thing I am going to miss out on: Reservist. However, Army Museum is held annually near where I live and that can alway make up for it. A good way to stay in touch with the army.
PS1: I ORDed on 18 June 2008.
PS2: I read with interest today an article on reservist on The Sunday Times, Life section. You can also share your experiences here.
PS3: So happy to get an Outstanding Certificate of Service.
To be frank, I am not totally free of resent for NS. During the 2 years when I have occasional classmates gathering, those ladies shared with us what they are doing in their various accounting jobs, as well as their promotion/pay increments/bonuses. It does piss me off for missing out on all these. However, I was telling myself since reality dictates that I am going to serve 2 years of my life in army, just make the best out of it. Besides, being a clerk who doesn't need to sweat it out on the field, what's more can I ask for?
The enormous administrative workload there makes me understood what information system is all about. Not to mention the many events I got to help up with. Yes! Events! Events Communication was the tougest IS (Interdisciplinary) module I took in Ngee Ann poly. I used what I learnt for Christmas Party organisation at Micron. Little did I expect to use it so extensively in army.
Now that my army has ended, there is one more thing I am going to miss out on: Reservist. However, Army Museum is held annually near where I live and that can alway make up for it. A good way to stay in touch with the army.
PS1: I ORDed on 18 June 2008.
PS2: I read with interest today an article on reservist on The Sunday Times, Life section. You can also share your experiences here.
PS3: So happy to get an Outstanding Certificate of Service.
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