How working FIFO will affect your lifestyle - things to consider
Mining is a big, beautiful, and brilliantly inspiring world.
There are so many highs and lows, new discoveries and learning opportunities, rarely found in any other sector. It is also an industry full of unique challenges which, if unprepared for, can impact your life in unexpected ways. This is why it’s so important to take the time to research what’s involved, and even do some personal groundwork to ask "is mining for me?"
There’s no point sugar-coating it - this work isn’t for everyone.
Imagine feeling inspired, quitting your job, and landing a coveted role where “the grass is greener”... only to discover that, for one reason or another, it’s just not going to work out. There are many reasons why mining isn’t for some people, and it’s totally okay.
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Below are just some of the ways that working fly in fly out rosters can affect your lifestyle. Check out our guidebook for plenty more info and handy tips.
🏠 Home upkeep and shared responsibilities: everyday tasks and cleaning quickly pile up, often leaving partners or housemates to do the heavy lifting.
⚽ Sports and hobbies: being part of a club and commitment to training sessions, or maintaining skills, can quickly diminish.
🐕 Caring for pets: our furry friends deserve love and attention, not part time care.
🎂 Milestone moments and social life: missing out on birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, Christmas - there will be a lot.
💕 Dating and relationships: it's hard enough when you work a regular job!
🐖 Finances and budgeting: generous wages can help or hinder existing problems.
📆 Personal admin: your time off can be quickly taken up trying to fit in appointments like the dentist, hairdresser, car repair, etc.
🧴 Hair, skin and nails: the elements don't play nice in the outback, or around harsh chemicals and intensive labour.
😶 Identity and sense of belonging: being caught between two worlds can shift how you see yourself, how others see you, and how you fit in.
Hold on, what about personal health and things like fatigue, nutrition, and environmental factors? Well, that all deserves a post of its own.
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