Kimi Raikkonen during military service, killing time playing PS1.

It's a tricky thing. I can't say I totally disagree with you, but I honestly think the army can be a good experience as well. Finnish conscription is still very light with around 50% doing it in 6 months. Sweden is actually reintroducing conscription as they could not keep credible defense going after they abolished conscription in 2009.

I met so many people I never knew even existed from not knowing how to make the bed or how to vacuum. Not to say I was some perfect specimen, but I also had some amazing experiences and experienced some physical and mental limits in a secure environment. I'm actually quite happy I got those from my 12 months in the army.

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