You don’t notice how loud site life is—until it stops.

Let’s be honest—FIFO pays damn well. You’re pulling in $120K, $150K, maybe more. So why the hell does it feel like you’re always broke? Where’s all that cash going?

Let’s not sugar-coat it:Saying “I’m fine” when you’re clearly not is one of the most expensive lies a bloke can tell himself—and it’s costing more than your pride. It’s costing your health, your relationships, your sleep, and in some cases, your life.

Let’s not stuff around—mining is tough. FIFO or DIDO, underground or surface, you're constantly in a pressure cooker: long hours, isolation, busted sleep, and the quiet war going on in your own head. And here’s the blunt truth: if you don’t maintain your mental health like you do your gear, you’ll break down.

Let’s not sugar-coat it—breakups suck. But if you’re already running on fumes from long swings, shit sleep, pressure to perform, and no real downtime, a breakup doesn’t just sting—it can completely gut you.

The FIFO Father’s Guilt: Trying to Be a Dad From 1,500km Away

Let’s not sugar-coat it—blokes in mining drink. A lot.And if you're in the FIFO game, odds are you're either doing it, watching someone else do it, or pretending it’s not a problem.