Motivated by his passion, she decided to join the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) after graduating with a diploma in nursing.
"Even though he couldn't reveal what he does at work, I could sense that he loves what he's doing. He told me that he found a purpose in his job and it's not just a career for him," said the 23-year-old, who has signed on with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). Her brother is also a regular in the navy.
On Thursday night, her father proudly watched her graduate with distinguished honours and receive the coveted Golden Bayonet award at the 55th Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade. The award is given to each top specialist cadet graduand from 10 vocations.
ME1 Lim, who was the best in her course at the SAF Medical Training Institute, said her father always advised her to find a job that is purposeful, fruitful and enjoyable.
"He told me that I should be resilient in the face of adversity and be willing to serve," she added.
This story is from the May 19, 2023 edition of The Straits Times.
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