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Updated 29 Nov 2021

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Found 1,793 of over 2K reviews
3.6
45% Recommend to a Friend
Singapore Armed Forces Chief of Defence Force Melvyn Ong
80% Approve of CEO

Found 96 of over 2K reviews

3.6
45%
Recommend to a Friend
80%
Approve of CEO
Singapore Armed Forces Chief of Defence Force Melvyn Ong
Melvyn Ong
384 Ratings
Pros
  • "Good work life balance across all boards(in 53 reviews)

  • "Free food and lodging throughout(in 100 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "lack of flexibility and long working hours(in 62 reviews)

  • "Work Life Balance is a challenge(in 44 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Good Experience

      29 Nov 2021 - Anonymous Employee in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work life balance, fun people

      Cons

      None at all, 10/10 experience

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    2. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Great work

      24 Nov 2021 - Section Commander in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      learnt a lot of things, made many friends too that I will keep for life

      Cons

      very little to no work-life balance

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    4. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Good job

      16 Nov 2021 - Miltary in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Stable Job Numerous bonuses Good career progression

      Cons

      Long hours Limited work life balance Have to be physically fit Have to socialise constantly

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    5. 5.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      Review

      30 Oct 2021 - Cqms in Clementi New Town,
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work life balance (most of the times)

      Cons

      Can be quite hectic at times

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    6. 4.0
      Former Employee

      experience

      20 Oct 2021 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      there is some work life balance

      Cons

      there is a hierarchy system

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    7. 3.0
      Former Contractor, more than 1 year

      soldier

      20 Oct 2021 - Infantry Soldier in Singapore
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      got to keep fit friendly people

      Cons

      no work life balance bad food

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    8. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Minimal Work life balance

      4 Oct 2021 - Sergeant in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Alot of Benefits with regards to healthcare

      Cons

      Minimal Work life balance due to workload

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    9. 5.0
      Former Employee

      NA

      7 Oct 2021 - Safety Manager in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      a lot of opportunities in SAF

      Cons

      Work-life balance in the SAF

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    10. 2.0
      Current Temporary Employee

      OCS

      5 Oct 2021 - Army Officer Cadet in Singapore
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Free physical training, food and lodging

      Cons

      Wear green, no work life balance

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    11. 4.0
      Former Temporary Employee, more than 1 year

      NSF life

      6 Sept 2021 - NSF 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      free food free medical monthly allowance

      Cons

      cant stay out no salary no work-life balance

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