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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(35 ratings)
    Career development
    3.9(35 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    4.1(35 ratings)
    Management
    3.6(35 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.8(35 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    1.0(1 ratings)
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    3.0
    National Service
    Sep 2025
    Loyang East Region1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Not a good NS experience
    The good thingsGot free food in the cookhouse, yummy
    The challengesI am conscripted to be there
    5.0
    Account assistant
    Oct 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Gained valuable experience as an Account Assistant in the government sector, managing cash flow, updating records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
    The good thingsWorking for government bodies while serving the nation offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, job stability, and the chance to make a positive impact on the community.
    The challengesWorking as an Account Assistant in the government sector presents challenges such as adhering to strict financial regulations, navigating bureaucratic processes, managing high workloads, and maintaining confidentiality while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
    4.0
    Combat Medic
    Aug 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    If you don't mind stay ins and outfield then I guess..
    The good thingsExposure to leadership roles and nature
    The challengesServe national service and I think you know how it is like. Some may like it whereas most dont. If the system suits you then go for it. Make friends not enemies if you want to survive longer.
    3.0
    Master Vehicle Tecnician
    Jul 2023
    Its been a fairly good experience working with SAF
    The good things1. Stable career 2. 3x bonuses yearly
    The challenges1. Salary is not equavalent on what we are being task to do. 2. We always require to do extra task on top of our primary job. 3. Our primary job is not focus,
    4.0
    Chief Admin Supervisor / Executive Assistant
    Oct 2022
    Administration and Office Management
    The good thingsWide job scopes and great Route of Advancement for those who show passion, integrity, foresight, good interpersonal relationship, and putting great efforts in their works.
    The challengesWork in an environment where one encounters people of various personalities which challenged one's patience and in managing others' expectations.
    4.0
    Safety officer
    Mar 2022
    Always learning every day
    The good thingsCare for the employees
    The challengesThe working hours can be long
    5.0
    Safety manager
    Feb 2022
    Challenging place with lot of things to learn everyday.
    The good thingsWorking in a team towards organization excellence. Leadership management Good Welfare benefits Well scope of jobs on every day task
    The challengesManpower getting lean Holding 3 key appointments, 1. APGC Orders/publication IC (Changi AirBase) 2. Fire/Safety Officer of HQ APGC 3. TechSec IC for Changi AirBase
    3.0
    Naval system specialist
    Nov 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Working Cultural (Naval Tech)
    The good thingsChallenging working environment that requires physical and knowledge. Get to travel for multi/bilateral exercises. Enjoyable to work with own department staffs(depend) and standards benefits.
    The challengesNeed to take up secondary roles for career advancement. Limited posting for tech staffs hence you will be required to serve onboard the ship longer. The tasking for ship is the utmost priority hence you might need to cancel your leave for sailing if required. No me time.
    4.0
    Engineer
    Mar 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    World class people, first class Air Force
    The good thingsExciting and challenging. Protecting the nation with your specialise skills
    The challengesRegimentation and strict hierarchy organisation structures
    5.0
    Rifleman
    Nov 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    great. Good career advancement
    The good thingsmake new friends learn new exciting things Free of stress Free physical training
    The challengesOutfield training regimental mosquito late night sleep 24?7 standby
    5.0
    Courier driver
    Oct 2020
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Attitude,Team work ,leadership and Integrity
    The good thingsExplore the world,Enjoying Environment and Giving the best service to customer.Our Boss is Good but he trusted the wrong staff which actually is using him of his kindness.
    The challengesOf being nice and helpful to team leader that he took things for granted.when stop helping he start talking bad things about me to boss.
    4.0
    Safety and security officer
    Oct 2020
    Expect the unexpected....
    The good thingsExperience other countries’ cultures
    The challengesSometimes you have no time for social life...,
    5.0
    Flying operational Sqn Aircrew
    Sep 2020
    If you are passionate about flying in the military, the sky is truly the limit in the Air Force. Self-esteem is assured. Endless discovery considering having done this for 40 years!
    The good thingsComplete fulfilment to the point of self-actualisation
    The challengesConstant creativity on the move is required. Only true passion can provide a positive drive.
    4.0
    Army engineer
    Sep 2020
    Singapore5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Great experience to gain knowledge
    The good thingsMeet new people with different background
    The challengesBalancing with work and life
    5.0
    Combat Specialist (Commando)
    Jun 2020
    I gained vast experience in various areas in my job.
    The good thingsI had chance to be rotated within the organisation, and hence, I learned a lot in various areas and gained vast experience.
    The challengesIrregular working hours were a challenge, as it was not easy to maintain work life balance due to this.
    5.0
    Warrant Officer
    Jan 2020
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Great benefits such as leaves and medical and food!
    The good thingsI enjoyed the challenges faced and the free cookhouse food provided. There are also many organisation events which brings people and their families for bonding sessions.
    The challengesWorkload is quite heavy and people may have different values in looking at things..
    5.0
    Regular Paramedic
    Oct 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Exciting, a large organisation with a vast diversity.
    The good thingsThe organisation is very structured. Changes takes a longer duration to effect. So do not expect that one can change the organisation's direction and structure or culture. The salary is competitive and always on the rise to adapt to market changes. The Job scope is also ever changing hence the excitement or challenges might be overwhelming for some. I have seen some rise to the challenges and many that suffered. 100% not routine work.
    The challengesThe culture. When people who spend their entire lifetime working in one organisation, its better to adapt to their preference then attempt to effect a change. You can make minor impacts but definitely not a bigger scale. Even high ranking officers will find it difficult to impact any changes. Your bosses are all doctors and majority do not stay in the organisation for long. They move away faster than you can imagine.
    5.0
    2nd in Command in a Defence Squadron.
    Aug 2019
    An exciting career with opportunities and much personal development
    The good thingsAn organisation that gives equal opportunities for advancement and provides much personal development. It is also an organisation that takes good care of its employees, providing many welfare and benefits to her people. The organisation also provides a wide range of job scope, hence giving the employees an exciting career.
    The challengesWork can be pretty stressful at time with many complex issues to solve. Many times, they come with a tight schedule to meet. The other challenge is to change the perception on the importance of Military Service to the nation.
    5.0
    Researcher
    Aug 2019
    tremendous experience in my 14 year careers
    The good thingsEnjoy the sand the sea and the waves.
    The challengesBurn weekends, public holidays and no overtime paid.
    3.0
    Electrical engineer
    Jul 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Fun experience
    The good thingsThere’s a lot of experience u can pick up while working here
    The challengesUr time spent here will be more then u spend it at home or outside of ur work life
    4.0
    Training and Operations Branch Specialist
    Jul 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Life-Changing!
    The good thingsI am thankful for the invaluable experience and all the lessons learnt whilst doing this job. I loved every single challenge which I eventually conquered, and the experiences I will always take with me. I enjoyed the stability the job provided, the comfortable working hours, the medical benefits, as well as the life-long friendships forged.
    The challengesI like to work efficiently- working hard, yet working smart, but of course always making safety a top priority. Sometimes, long administrative protocol tends to frustrate me. On the bright side, facing this challenge has made me learn to become more patient and understanding as to why some long protocol are required, especially where safety is concerned. This has also taught me to speak up and make suggestions in cases where I can help make change for the department to run a little more efficiently.
    3.0
    Head chef
    Jun 2019
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    If you can stand the high seas, its for you
    The good thingsOn time pay
    The challengesWork 7 days a week 24/7
    5.0
    Aviation Materialist
    Mar 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    challenging
    The good thingsbeneficial aspects given to uniform sector job.
    The challengeshaving duties at night..
    5.0
    Deputy Flt Commander, Air Traffic Control & Chief Instructor, School of Air Traffic & Air Defence
    Jan 2019
    Military Air Traffic Control
    The good thingsThe uniform, camaraderie, the professionalism, teamwork, the attention to professionalism and safety. The privilege of working in a high tech air force and the experience the joy of flying.
    The challengesNil - was a great place
    5.0
    Directing Staffs
    May 2018
    Excellent career options with many opportunities for job rotations
    The good thingsLife long learning
    The challengesPeople management of diverse demographic
    5.0
    Top Management
    May 2018
    A superb learning experience which stretches you.
    The good thingsCamaraderie and a real career. The organization allow you to grow with various challenges according to your own skill set and aptitude. Honestly I feel there is no glass ceiling. Above all.
    The challengesNothing that you will not face anywhere else.
    5.0
    Staff Assistant in Accident Prevention Office
    Feb 2018
    Employer who is interested in the growth of the employee to make the organisation stronger and robust
    The good thingsMeritocracy, training and growth opportunities
    The challengesService to Country will require some sacrifices.
    4.0
    Airforce Engineer (Maintenance) - Electrical & Instruments
    Oct 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Enriching and wholesome experience
    The good thingsGood steady salary. Exposed to different work environments. Great overseas deployments. Watching the aircraft start up and fly after a servicing or rectification done. Exposed to different electrical troubleshooting scenarios.
    The challengesWhat's not to enjoy? There are definitely hard times but it's all parts and parcels of working life. In retrospect, it was a positive learning experience.
    3.0
    ASA
    Jun 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Drudgery
    The good thingsExperience to work, different from school.
    The challengesBoring and lots of regulations.
    5.0
    Clerk
    May 2017
    Ambivalent
    The good thingsRoutine work, able to foster good friendship. Allows for different way of working.
    The challengesThe people, and hierarchy. Very inflexible mindset, not open to criticism.
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