I've been wondering quite a while. Is it possible to be working part-time during weekends while serving the army as an NSF? I have heard many people saying that it is possible. But just to double confirm, is that possible? Just only weekends.
by right u are not suppose to, but many give something like tuition etc.
SIB? o.o wtheck is dat? but how come we cant work?
Do whatever you want, but your duties as an NSF come first. And don't get caught.
It is weird that we can't work while in SAF. But what if we are short of money? Then how? Just suck thumb and wait for the next pay day?
Originally posted by 59seconds:It is weird that we can't work while in SAF. But what if we are short of money? Then how? Just suck thumb and wait for the next pay day?
Weird....the allowance already quite high now compared to 10 years ago, yet not enough.
Originally posted by 59seconds:It is weird that we can't work while in SAF. But what if we are short of money? Then how? Just suck thumb and wait for the next pay day?
Eat more at cook house.
Originally posted by alize:Eat more at cook house.
And used less mobile phone.
Originally posted by tarutaru:Weird....the allowance already quite high now compared to 10 years ago, yet not enough.
I give my parents half my allowance. The rest is spent on courses which i am currently taking such as language courses. In the end i am only left with little to save or spend.
food for thought...
then how do you get by in the schooling days with just pocket money?
sorry it is not allowed....
but as the saying goes....u can do anything but dun get caught lor...
one thing....i hate cook house food during my time...and always look for malay food with curry....
Originally posted by Rednano:
food for thought...
then how do you get by in the schooling days with just pocket money?
schooling times were different. i dont get money else where except from my parents. so at that time they provide me with everything even extra money. but now i have a source of income. so it is different now.
Originally posted by 59seconds:schooling times were different. i dont get money else where except from my parents. so at that time they provide me with everything even extra money. but now i have a source of income. so it is different now.
it's possible to and just live within your means, aka budget management.
no money, then don't buy soft drinks/ mineral water, just drink tap water/ boiled tap water will do.
got money eat at hawker centre but no money eat at foodcourt/ restaurant, then don't eat there.
I've begged for food from cook house on the way out from camp.
If it looks acceptable I just say I would like some. They will give extra of the items you want.
Originally posted by alize:I've begged for food from cook house on the way out from camp.
If it looks acceptable I just say I would like some. They will give extra of the items you want.
Now cook house food are so much better that 10-15 years ago. It's more edible and presentable. Ok it's not michelin starred but who cares, as long as the taste is ok and it's filling, can liao. Btw TS, I hope u are not those who are taking cab to and fro from camp. If yes, STOP.
Depends on cookhouse and menu of the day. Sometimes 1 big camp has 1 ok and 1 shitty cookhouse that can't even cook rice properly. Some days the whole unit go canteen. But SFI still pocketing $5 per meal.
Those who stay in and have little precious weekend time, can't help but take cab. Although moonlighting to take cab doesn't make sense.
Yes you can but must get approval from your OIC. Must come out with a good reason.
Another way is to wear uniform to buy mixed rice and order 3 veg.
Gotten discount by being an impoverished soldier/slave.
Originally posted by Pntc70:Yes you can but must get approval from your OIC. Must come out with a good reason.
I see.. so nid permission uh
Do whatever you want, but don't get caught.
Do it at your own time when you're free, but when the button is pushed, you must drop everything to attend to your duties as an NSF.
Saying things like 'Sorry sergeant, I cannot do guard duty this weekend, I need to work part-time' is gonna get your butt kicked.
And don't tell anyone. Your friend won't be so nice once you take MC and activate him for standby duty...