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Lucas Neo

18 Aug 2019

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Working towards generating more income despite NS obligations. ?

I guess it is safe to say that most soon-to-be NSF or current NSF who frequent Seedly are looking to/saving their NS Allowance diligently for their future plans after NS. This then leads me to my next point, regarding working towards generating more income to gain an even further headstart in your personal finance compared to your peers. Either taking your free time to hone your skillsets in a certain area or even moonlighting. What are everyone's thoughts about this?

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  • Hi there! NSF here too. I would strongly discourage you to moonlight during your 2-year service. Just last year, a staff sergeant was fined $2000 for using GrabHitch ride app to give rides (he only earned about $1.2k from the 140 rides). It is a tremendous waste if you are caught. On the other hand, you can take on projects to upgrade your skillsets or learn new hobbies, but not for monetary gain. If you desperately need the money, talk to your commander. Only your CO can give permission (if required).

  • If you just enlisted, I would urge you to strive hard and maybe even attend command school. It is free on the ground leadership training; a practical skill which many companies spend tens of thousands to recruit leadership mentors to teach their employees. After all, which other organisation in the world gives 19-year-olds the responsibility of at least the lives of 6 others?

  • If you have enlisted for already a period, fret not. When you ORD, you will be given a testimonial equivalent to a performance review. Putting in the best effort in your daily tasks and building a good rapport with your teammates will definitely make your certificate stand out compared to your peers. This paper can also be used for interviews especially if you received a significant award.

  • All the best!

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