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Old 13-11-2012, 12:48 AM
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To be very honest, I signed on because like you, I dont have a nice family background. My family is not very financial sound at that time. So I signed on to earn a stable income. As time pass, rank get higher, pay get higher.

When my bond is up, I wanted to get out as well, but then promotion came along, my bond extended. Hate to say this, but I think is within yourself. Not that there are totally no opportunities to venture out, its im not willing to drop from over 3k pay to 2k pay.

Whether is it advisable, its up to you to decide. If you know that after your bond, should you get out of SAF, you definitely will get a significant paycut and you dont mind, then go ahead, yes, it is one way you can be financial sound in a short period. However, dont have the heart to compare, as it is very easy for your friends of your age that didnt sign on to army to surpass you in terms on salary. I am along the lower earning income group among my friends. (Those not regulars).
Please dont mind me asking, are you along the WOspec route? and how many years are you in the force already?

I know its pretty much up to myself whether i would want to take the paycut and risk, to jump into the corporate world. Is it this reason, that most of the regulars choosed to stay in the force?

But on another point of view, signing on in this way, dont have much difference if you serve your NSF life and get out. 2Years of additional bond on top of your 2years "diediemustserve" time, is just like you get a bank loan and slog to pay it off after your studies. Isnt it? Or im wrong?

Sincerely.
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