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> Nevertheless I would have loved to be conscripted into the army. A 2 year (paid) break from studies and/or work. A time to get super fit, learn new skills, ma
by ValentineC 10y ago
> Nevertheless I would have loved to be conscripted into the army. A 2 year (paid) break from studies and/or work. A time to get super fit, learn new skills, make new friends. And the best part of it, is that no one can give you shit for it because it's expected of everyone.
I am a former conscript. We were paid approximately $350 USD a month and rarely had time for personal improvement. The way I see it: many of us lost two years of earning potential, and entered the workforce two years later than our peers.
- executesorder66 10y agoI don't remember the exact figures, but my uncle said he wished he did an extra year in the army, because the money was pretty good. (to be fair, he also really didn't feel like going to university) Why were you conscripted and not your peers? > rarely had time for personal improvement. I guess it depends on which army you are in, and at what point in history. My dad joined the Signal Units (He got a degree in Electrical Engineer before doing service) and he got a ton of practical experience which helped him in his career after the army. Everyone I talked to that was conscripted into the SADF didn't regret it.
- ValentineC 10y ago> Why were you conscripted and not your peers? All male citizens here are conscripted. Females and foreigners aren't.