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FIFO for a couple

  • 24-10-2014 10:30am
    #1
    Niall03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi, me and my girlfriend are looking for a new challenge. I am currently employed as a structural engineer in Ireland with 5 years experience and my girlfriend as a Solicitor with 3 years experience. We are looking at possible mining jobs or similar on a FIFO basis, we are open to location. Our main aim is to make some good money within a short space of time and to both be employed on the same mine. We are only starting our search and would therefore really appreciate any advice.


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  • #2
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,292 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    What does FIFO mean in this context, please?


  • #3
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    What does FIFO mean in this context, please?

    I presume it's Fly in, Fly out.


  • #4
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    Probably best to make contact with agencies in the relevant countries or direct with the mines themselves.

    Coming as a package deal (both of ye together), especially if employed in your respective professions will make it more difficult.


  • #5
    Niall03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Niall03


    Yes, it's Fly in, Fly out


  • #6
    Niall03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Niall03


    smcgiff wrote: »
    Probably best to make contact with agencies in the relevant countries or direct with the mines themselves.

    Coming as a package deal (both of ye together), especially if employed in your respective professions will make it more difficult.

    Thanks for the advice smcgiff. My girlfriend is happy to work in administration or something similar and I am equally happy to work in anything providing the money is right.


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  • #7
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    Niall03 wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice smcgiff. My girlfriend is happy to work in administration or something similar and I am equally happy to work in anything providing the money is right.

    I think mining is still doing well in Australia. They're usually out in the middle of nowhere, so unlikely to spend any money earned. :)

    Try this...

    http://www.miningcareers.com/career-paths


  • #8
    Batgurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Batgurl


    You might get work but I've never heard of a FIFO solicitor.

    I'm fairly certain anything admin related to do with a mine is done from the head office in the city. Maybe cleaner or traffic controller-esque work but will she really be happy with that?

    Furthermore it's nearly impossible to get mining in AU now unless you have contacts/a permanent visa.


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