Jianhui Tan
- Jianhui Tan spent a decade with the Singapore Armed Forces before joining the private sector.
- Tan has been working as a sales manager since 2022.
- He said he had to battle the negative perceptions people have of military veterans who leave the force.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jianhui Tan. Tan served in the Singapore Armed Forces for a decade before leaving for the private sector in 2021. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his employment history.
My parents were surprised when I told them I wanted to pursue a career with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) after my mandatory national service.