Absolutely, I think it’s worth the job. You might be able to find the wages online and get a real definite number to lay down

@Keithy_W I'm currently a permanent part time worker for coles. Time to do something worthwhile. Thanks for getting back to me

G’day mate, I could say yes to that one, but there are mixed reports on the wages of the mining camp wages as a lot (if not most) mines are operated by the agencies, and not the mines themselves. Thank you for the kind words 👍🏻

G’day mate, it’s your skills and ability that’ll get you a job in the mines here in Australia, do provided your skills are up to scratch on the tools and machinery, you’re just as likely to get a job here as anyone else. It sounds to me like you have great skills.

Good question mate. The tax amount that you’ll pay is based on how much you earn. There are tax rates you can find online, but I’ll put them down for you. If your income is: >18,200 then there’s no tax taken from the income 18,200 - 45,00 = 16% tax for every $1 over 18,200 45,000 - 135,000 = 30% tax for every $1 over 45,000 plus $4,288 135,000 - 190,000 = 37% tax for every $1 over 130,00 plus $31,288 190,000 and above = 45% tax for every $1 over 190,00 plus $51,638 The tax man doesn’t mind getting his share, but the good thing is you can use mining tools and equipment at tax time for an offset on your tax return. I hope I didn’t screw up that data then lol, it’s the latest stuff I could find.

@@Keithy_W nah dude that’s brilliant information so thank you very much 🤘🏻… i’ve done most of my heavy machinery licenses like front end loaders, excavator, skied steer and dump truck but i go back for the standard 11 in november and from there i just need to find someone to take me on, the general plan is to commit to 5 years minimum(trying to buy a home) doing 1 month on and 1 week off but if i can find a way to bring my wife along for the ride we agreed to stay for a minimum of 7 years and i can work way more, if it wasn’t for her i wouldn’t need as much time off so bringing her feels like a good solution 😂… i’m definitely new to this industry but i’ll do anything it takes to get there and then work my ass off, i’m currently a tattoo artist of 16 years but i’m not shy to hard yards and long hours so the biggest hurdle i think is just getting my foot in the door, if need be i’ll work as utility for a year or 2 to prove my worth i don’t mind… so, i would take any tips or advice given to me and if you have any recommendations on where a complete beginner should let me know 🤘🏻🙏🏻

Cheers mate. Most (if not all) mines should be able to help you get your stuff to site. You can contact them to organise them before you head out there, likewise by talking with the airline to organise it from airport.

Cheers mate, thanks for singing out 👍🏻

I’ve heard a lot of good comments about these 👌🏼

Not quite sure I understand mate! You want an electrical job and you have a degree?

You’ll have to ask old mate who bought it 😉 I got what I was asking $$

I would say around the 20k mark. Well worth it too

Thanks mate. It was sad to sell 😔

Yeah that’s right, it’ll be a good option to get you out of trouble quick. The main thing is to get yourself out of trouble - it doesn’t have to be a long term fix.

G’day mate, that will all depend on what kind of work you plan on doing. If you want to operate machinery, you can follow jobs that will give you machinery tickets. Likewise if you want to work underground, you can chase jobs in that directions too.

That’s fantastic to hear mate. So good! I hope they threw you a good wage too.

If you can massage the inter guards you should be right. Mine has standard guards, with a little heating to keep the front edges off the guards. Others I’m still running all guards and edges, no scratching or rubbing. I run standard offset guarding as well.

Hey mate, no cutting or welding. I used a heat gun to massage the inner guards on the front wheels, not there were no cuts made.

Haha cheers mate. No worry at all, help yourself

They were the wheels that I had at home unfortunately. My other wheels had 18”, and I wanted to stick with the 16” so I could run the 33” tyres.

She sounds like a deadly machine 😁 tyres are a difficult choice. I’m running BFG KM3’s on mine and I find them a great tyre.

Most welcome 👍🏻

Indeed, it’s one of those lucky spots where you can fly the drone. Slightly south is a no-fly, and further north is also a no-fly as well. Makes for good footage as well 😂

Thanks mate 👍🏻

Cheers mate, that’s good to hear and hear.

G’day, you absolutely can. As long as you are able to work in Australia, and you are able to work the role you wish, then yes indeed.

Thanks mate 👍🏻

Hey mate 👍🏻 it was a good system at the time, plenty of room now. There are so many options now I’ll have to take a bit of time and make a plan to put that space to good use!

Good question haha! I might suggest money means more to some people. I agree, I’ve found and met the best people, and they don’t need to earn millions of $$

G’day mate, if you’d like you can message me - look for @Chillingwithkeithy on Messenger and I’ll answer you there 👍🏻

I would have loved to see it stick around longer too. I must say, the price was starting to lift a bit before it was taken away from here. They almost locked themselves in. Thanks Peter, take it easy 👍🏻

It’s good to hear from you! Smile will keep kicking 😂

G’day mate That’s correct mate. Your employer will pay to cover the cost of flying to wherever the mine is, in 98% of the mines in Australia. You’ll be flown back home (in Australia) for your week off work (or whatever your roster may be). They will not pay for you to fly overseas though, and they won’t hire people who do not live in Australia. You may need to look into VISA info too, I’m not sure with the working visa where you are. Cheers mate 👍🏻

@@Keithy_W so its not possible from belgium or are you not sure (because you don't know the whole work visa part yourself? Or) because i REALLY wanna try to land a job in the mines! I work already 13-16 hours a day in geothermal drilling and also worked as a rope access technician....i will do alot to secure a job like this🫣 (thanks for the answer btw mate🙏)

You would need to live and work in Australia in order to work in the mining industry. Once you have your VISA work permit (which I don’t know about personally), then you can apply for work in Australia. If we were to hire anyone and everyone from everywhere, Australia would be a sell out and there’d be no national work trade!

That’s really good to hear mate. I hope you’re happy with the P38 👍🏻

Thanks mate, much appreciated. I hope things are good for you too

@@Keithy_W all good here thanks. Keep smiling ❤️

Thanks mate!

Hey mate, yes and no. A very complex situation at the moment for me.

@@Keithy_W I hope everything gets better mate I had a layover in Townsville went to see family flew to Brisbane

Thanks Michael 👍🏻

Cheers Rob 👍🏻

Thank you mate

Cheers mate 👍🏻

Cheers mate, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the vid 👍🏻

Hey mate, if you’re eligible to work here and you’ve got the skills and ability, then the world is your oyster 👍🏻

If you’re legally able to live and work in Australia, then you can work in FIFO. That may mean VISA things that I don’t know anything about.

Absolutely mate. Age is only a number. If you’re fit and able to do the job, you’re employable. There’s work for belt teams, as well as general hands everywhere, especially during shutdowns.

Thanks mate, I appreciate it

G’day mate, good to meet you. You’re in a good position already having experience on the excavator, good work. That’s one of the hard parts. The other hard part is VISA related, and getting approved to work in Australia. That, I cannot help with. Once you have sorted the VISA though, then you can begin looking for work and finding your job. It should be reasonably easy given your experience with the excavator already, but you can search for other machinery related training and jobs in the meantime to boost your chances of finding work.