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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Singh on October 05, 2005, 09:23:07 am
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I just finished national service today, and am once again a Civilian, living in Singapore. This should be a happy day for me; for many a person dreams of the day national service finishes and they can get out of the dreadful experiences that they go through daily.
But now....on the day I am supposed to be happy....I have a bug of a situation.
As it stands, my $$ situation isn't enough to keep me going for much longer (hence im headed over to Maylasia to stay with my uncle, as it'll reduce living costs till my parents can arrive [small note - i'll be unavailable for that week other than just posting and stuff]), which means that now I have two options:
Either I can stay in the heavenly city that is Singapore, get a job (if you have 'o' levels or equivalent, it isn't too hard to find one) and support myself and my bro for a while, but at the risk of one of us killing the other as well as generally going through the stress of a hell of a lot of work all over again, as well as the daily and normal stress of worrying over bills, my health, you know, everyday stuff. I enjoy that to an extent, and with extra pay that might come with hard work, it's a good option.
Or, the other option is that I can go back to India and continue my education/finish my 'A' levels. The problem with this is that...well, Bangalore is hell right now, and it doesn't look like its going to get any better. Add ot that the fact htat I'll have to finish two years portions in four months before the exams, it means an even more hectic schedule - worse still, it is in my weaker subjects - maths (the evilness!). However, there at least I have my parents to help look after me and its generally less responsibility overall. It's also a city I knew a lot longer than I did singapore, and at the least I know I can fit in there...plus being in hte army goes a long way there, unlike in Singapore where practically every male has been through it.
I'm having a very, very hard time deciding..it's like choosing to stagnate peacefully in heaven, or flourish painfully in hell. The reason I posted here was for the absence notice, as well as maybe get some advice from those that have travelled life far, far longer than me. :/ :nervous: which would you choose? Which path do you know is better or at least, think so?
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You could always come here....... :p
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Education FTW.
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Having lived in India, and spent a bunch of time in Singapore, I'd take Singapore ANY DAY over B'lore. :) Heck, I'd be willing to move to Singapore myself! (I live in San Francisco). Why is it that you can't continue your education in S'pore? What school would you attend in Bangalore anyway?
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One thing I'll never forget my officers telling my unit after a round of complaints at how hard we had it during training: "Difficult training makes easy combat."
Go with what's best for you in the long run. If they are the kind of parents you have respect for (mine are, bless them), listen to their advice above everything else. Unless you're like 30 years old. Yeah.
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:doh:
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:rolleyes:
What the hell? Where did that come from?
Um, Singh - I'd say go with your gut instinct. Except normally that tells you what you decided was wrong the second you go past the point of no return.
So, er...er.... Hang In There!
(runs)
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Originally posted by aldo_14
:rolleyes:
What the hell? Where did that come from?
Err...wrong forums. :nervous:
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Well, thanks for the advise. Going with my gut instincts seems best atm, and fortunately, I've come to a decision.
I'll be getting employment (my resume is done) till around march next year, since my parents dont have the cash to support my (idiot) brother, meaning I have to start earning for both of us.
I'm going out to get the classifieds and then print & photocopy the resume along with my COS. Wish me good luck in my job search :)
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Staying in Singapore? Good choice!! :yes:
Good luck....
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Well, looks like the first day didn't go so well :(
Procrastination hit me till lunchtime, around when I finally got to printing my Resume and going down to the shop to copy em.
After that, I open the paper...only to find three suitable jobs that don't need you to speak Mandarin and in the field im looking for. I called one to find out its for women only. The second said they would return the call (they never did) while I managed to get an interview with the third. Unfortunately, turns out the third was actually a placement agency that worked with other companies. They offered me a job in customer service, but after my last, rather hectic encounter with that field (dont ask) I had to decline. They said they would get back to me regarding the clerical/administrative job within three working days. But from the guy's tone...well, it didn't sound good. :(
Guess there is always tomorrow, though!