Thoughts on reservice

Ok, I know I‘ve not been writing much of late but I am doing my very best to write what has been happening to me all these while. Earlier on the entries, I’ve written about my reservist experience. Well, good news! It’s over… errrmmm… for now? *smile*

Initially I was looking forward to the much anticipated participation of the In-Camp-Trainings but after what I’ve went through, I’m sad to say that I’ve been kind of let down by the entire experience but am glad to have made some good friends over there!

Ok, things I was disappointed was the organization of the officers. They did everything with very little notice and yes, there is an expectation on the army. It’s supposed to be the most organized organization but… The subordinates rush to make things happen only to find themselves waiting.

One officer even commented this “We rush to wait and wait to rush”. This sentence really speaks much of what I’ve undergone through.

Alright, enough of what has happened. It’s over and done. No point talking about it anymore. Worse of all, I don’t know who is the greedy person who have taken or misplaced the items loan to everyone (A lot of my mates did not even get to touch that item at all) only to find four of the items missing. As a result? Everyone have to pay for the items.

I think I shall focus on the positives and not the negatives.

The positive side of reservist
Well, I get to be re-trained on the things I’ve once learnt a long time ago. It’s been so long that I’ve handled a weapon, done a camouflage and had to get myself dirty etc… Oh yes, I almost forgot to mention about the people there…

I’ve actually gotten to know a number of people over there. Some are lawyers, managers, top notch executives, some businessmen etc… However, I’ve made some observations on these people…

In reservist, there are people who are very good. They cooperate with each other to see that nothing will happen in the entire exercise. They help one another to make sure that they do not get to carry the burden by themselves. They even shared with one another. Of course, there is the good group but there is also the group that is not so good.

There is this group who will group themselves together to do whatever they want. When they feel like it, they just sleep and smoke. When it’s time to work, you’d never be able to see them helping out at all. However, something changed when we are suppose to book out of the ICT. They become a changed person! They actually helped!

Some, work for the benefit of others while there are others who will work to benefit themselves. This group which I am talking about actually did the work ONLY BECAUSE they wanted to get out of the entire thing completely. It’s really frustrating to have to work with these people who refuse to cooperate! I mean we are all doing the same duty, why not help out and make things easier for each other?

*Cools down*

Alright! I’m sorry that I should not have complained about them at all. Who am I to judge them? Maybe they are more seasoned in this area, compared to me? Maybe it’s just them… I don’t know…

Overall, I find that ICT is a time where I can find people whom I can rely on and know who can be friends and who I cannot be friends at all! Next time if you’re in ICT please, do your part and things will be better. Let’s not sabotage one another resulting in hurting only ourselves. The country needs people who can help one another, not individualist! *smile*