Experience tells any FIFO worker that spending Christmas away from loved ones is challenging. The geographical gap between the worksite and home becomes more pronounced during the holiday season, particularly when there are young children involved.
Nevertheless, the show in the mining industry must go on. Preparing for the emotional hurdles of the festive season…
According to research, FIFO workers are significantly more likely to be overweight than other workers. But food is not the only contributing factor.
We hear you. It can be so hard to feel connected to your loved ones when you’re hours apart and missing out on events, catch-ups and quality time with them.
We hear you. It can be so hard to feel connected to your loved ones when you’re hours apart, and missing out on events, catch ups and quality time with them.
Luckily, keeping in contact while you are on roster, has never been easier than in this day and age!
Here are six platforms to use to stay up to date and in contact with your loved ones.
If you’re a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) worker, you’re no stranger to the health challenges associated with the lifestyle. It’s easy to slip into poor eating habits, sleep patterns are often disrupted, and any regular exercise regime can go out the window.
Sam Hubbard, one of MEC’s mining engineers, shares some tips from his own experience on how to stay healthy when working FIFO.