Many years ago, i was mono-intake at LCK NS, find the physical exercise tough yet fufilling, grow stronger and fitter too, IPPT always GOLD one..
then now NS men liao, become slack leh.. IPPT just pass only.. also not stronger and become fatter also liao.. :O
From cookhouse food to NTUC food, from single foam mattress to KingKoil mattress, from M16 to SAR21, it didn't make me weaker or softer...
I enjoyed NS, i have great platoon mates, we still keep in contact tilldate and outings and stuffs...
Back then, there was not too much "entry barriers" after NS to get a good job, work hard, get a FAIR salary..
now? WELL, 2yrs old younger FT completes at major discount in salary to get the same job.
Singaporean NS men just ain't competitive anymore in singapore economy. The 2 yrs is too expensive to waste...
And worst, basic expenses increase!! Uni fees, HDB flat, car COE, heck even a motorbike also up!
Ask me frankly again, will i do 2 yrs NS in this time and date. NOT in a million.
I rather go for Uni study, or get a headstart in a career.
Enough of ranting.
No one has to die in NS. We are responisble for our own life, so take care of yourself well!
RIP fallen ones. RIP....