Okay so a couple weeks ago I went to the local Taichung registration office. The guy that was taking care of my situation entered all the information that was required and gave me a few dates on when I would have to join the military. I chose the furthest option which would mean I would have to join the military next year (2012) in March. That was all cool and settled. However what happened after was that they phoned my parents place saying I would have to join anywhere in the next few weeks or possibly next month.
This has got me stressed as I at least wanted to do one more term of Chinese before I join the military. Otherwise I’ve heard stories from friends and even my cousin suggesting I’d be made fun of due to my lack or inability of Mandarin.
It really annoys me that a man can tell you everything and everything that man has said is total and utter bullshit. This guy is supposed to be an official. Sure people make mistakes and you can forgive them for that. However this is a very big mistake which involves my life.
So perhaps I’ll be in the military this year, sooner than expected, according to what this guy has been saying to my mother. It is bloody annoying to find out at first, you won’t have to join for around 6 months, then find out you have to join either within the coming weeks or months this year.
An awesome birthday present! Thanks Taichung Council!! (xie xie)
