I 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

I 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.