1) Still jobless...and I am feeling left behind. The harsh reality is a degree qualification doesnt guarantee anything anymore. And it's not just me. People I have met, they too are unemployed for at least 3 months and onwards - fellow interview candidates, the gf's friend, army mate etc. What's going on here? Who's getting all the jobs then?
2) Across a road in Serangoon therein lies Aljunied GRC, which got to vote. I...am on the other side of the road.
3) Going into reservist when I havent found a job. Not to mention it cost me a lucrative job at Citibank, which probably would mean the end of my relationship with the gf anyway cos the hours would mean us meeting on weekends only.
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Reservist is not what I really looking forward to right now. After giving 2.5 years of your life up for the country, you get a miserly $100 in the Progress Package and a token tax relief. What about the mental anguish? Nobody ever mentions that. Reservist with these bunch of guys is like revisiting a nightmare. I've never liked these people cos they are a bunch of loud talkers with a long history of back-stabbing and politicking that would put even the most seasoned office bitches to shame. Sng is this scheming bastard with protuding eyes and a hunch. A truly unpleasant person to deal with. Loke is the guy who bore the brunt of Sng's bullying ways with me. But he's a ball-carrier and soon earned the trust of LPS. And LPS is a real complete wuss who talks in a shrill voice and gestures ever so often with those bony fingers of his. Having these 3 for company for 4 days...I really feel like ending my life now. Really. And there's 1o days more of this coming up.
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But really, NS wasnt that half-bad. Like I always say, when you are in the pumping position and you had your face this close to the ground, you better learn to be humble. It really made men out of us. Cos you learn to deal with shit e.g. cursing the chao keh ones who would always sabo your platoon or making the best of your weekend duties i.e. beg, borrow or steal a Playstation. Cos you learn what real sian is all about e.g. in full battle order and standing at attention on the parade square on a fucking Saturday. THEN loading onto the 3-tonners AND going into the fucking jungles for live firing. For the next 3 days.
