I’ve begun my new life in the institution.
My school life is nothing more than a recent distant memory.
I can cope with the change in lifestyle but the length depresses me. I can do the job when the time calls for it
The key here is opportunity cost. The things that I have to sacrifice to go through this. Sacrifices everyone who goes through this have to make.
What do I miss?
I miss the freedom to rehearse. The change from creativity to uniformity. Urges of showmanship and spontaneity are curtailed.
Initially, I thought that signing on might even be a distant option but I realize I would be missing out on so much more. Yeah, it’s true that those who do sign on learn so much that others never get a chance to and the financial stability is a boon in an uncertain economy but I don’t think that should be my motivation.
I was slightly disappointed with my physical limitations that wouldn’t allow me to be an officer cadet. I think, despite the obvious physical and mental stress of training. I would enjoy it because it allows me to do my best for the 2 years. But fate seems to have other plans for me.
I wouldn’t say that I have my future set out but I’m thankful that I already know a few paths that I could walk down. I know some things and jobs that I could see myself doing and my interests are pretty defined and they are pursueable interests.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs/International news agency via a degree in Political Science/International Relations
Marketing, Corporate Communications job a big company (SIA, Adidas)
And I will look to be involved in the arts somehow, no matter what. The only question would only be, how heavily involved I would be.
It’s nice for one if he finds that the armed forces gives him a sense of purpose and a direction in life. It’s a noble profession.
But I already knew what I wanted before I went into this. So, I’ll do my job as well as I can for the 2 years and be on my way, back on track, doing what I originally wanted to do.
And as long as I have those goals in mind, I think I’ll be fine.
However, what could be negative is that with this goals in mind, I would see my job for these 2 years as a hinderance, stopping me from doing me what I want to do.
I’m sure there will be bad days where I don’t feel up for it but it’s human to feel that way and it’s present in any task situation. I mean, I missed school but I moaned about how I didn’t wanna go; just like every other student, didn’t I?
I just have to keep on going.
2 years seems like a long time though.
