My boss and her husband came to my office yesterday and asked me if I want to be posted to Brunei Det as an admin staff there from 15th Nov to 14 Jan. The perks are excellent. 1.4K/Month and since I'm going to be there for only two months, I won't really be assigned that tough a job. Plus Brunei Det is rumoured to be rather "relac one corner" type. I'm seriously considering accepting the offer.
But there are some down sides. Flights back are not entitled to me as I'll be there for only a very short period of time. Military flights are FOC to SAF personnel but as it is not part of my entitlement, I cannot be guaranteed a seat on the aircraft but can only be given one if there is extra space. Thus Christmas and New Year at home is not certain. Brunei also isn't really much of a happening place. ONE shopping centre near the camp and that's abt it. Plus it'll be starting off on a totally new foot. And before I even have time to really settle down, it'll be time to come back.
Am totally caught in the middle. On one side, I have the security of the position that I where I'm not really being monitered round the clock. Friends in base and in squadron etc etc. But struggling to make ends meet.
Whereas, in Brunei, I'll definately have enough but no friends and an unknown and totally new working environment. And they say that it's a totally different working style with the SPs compared to the CH family.
I've always been slightly hesitatant to take a step into the unknown, but this time it's seriously unpredictable and I can't really make an informed choice as most of the people that I know haven't been to Brunei.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
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My two cents worth as usual. Friends who have been to Brunei agree with the general impression of that place being dull etc. But if money is the goal, go for it. You could always explore the countryside, and even cross over to Sabah and Sarawak during the weekends. Beer is very cheap in Sarawak.
I guess my main concern then is being back home for the holidays.
If I can't be back, I will be the first time I'm away from my family during a major event.
Christmas and New Year. Double Whammy?
bring your bike there and whack over the weekends man! haha.. can go there and play real enduro.. maybe there got bike for rent too..
hrmm... think they should have some really hardcore trails there.
lol.. but will be so diff from thai massage. get lost sure damn cham.
lol.. get lost then call back base.. report the location with a gps then call for super puma!! hahaha.. care for soldiers ah..
lol..
the most impt of the 7 core values... aye..
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