Things are reasonably rosy in the mining and resources industry compared to other parts of the Australian economy. In fact in the West, they proudly point out to the countrymen on the East 'we're carrying the country on our shoulders'!
With revenue of more than $200 billion dollars in 2011/12, a workforce of around 250,000 people and annual growth of 8% over the last five years, the mining industry is a huge, vital and a diverse part of the Australian economy.
Build a great mining business (or a single department) and look brilliant along the way!
One of the great advantages of a FIFO lifestyle is ample opportunity to wine and dine in your time off. But don't get stuck in the habit of taking your wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend to a familiar haunt - change it a bit and try something new.
All FIFO workers face unique challenges in maintaining their relationships from a distance. For those of you who are also parents, the pressures of a FIFO roster can often feel overwhelming.
The salary survey data below has been taken from miningsalaries.com.au where you can compare your salary with others in the same skill group as you.
How much is your time worth?
Most of us call it our body clock, though it does have a fancy scientific type name of Circadian rhythms.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that workers in the mining industry are fast adopters of technology.
To have a long lasting and successful FIFO career, there's no doubt that your health is important.
I bumped into a European friend of mine the other day that has recently gone to site as a Mining Engineer.
Source: We spotted this article in the ‘wellbeing’ magazine almost a year ago and have been waiting for an appropriate time to use it. For another view on life health and wellbeing visit www.wellbeing.com.au