Day in the life of a Fifo worker 🇦🇺

[@nocturnalwolf7559]

Thank you to all the janitors, bus drivers and all the people who keep the place functioning too. They deserve just as much credit. Everyone has a role in society.

[@triarb5790]

My father in law was a FIFO bus driver on a rolling shift site. His day was driving back and forth between dongas and the work site in a continuous loop of tired workers. He did it for decades. The entire workforce that wasn't on shift or RnR went to his funeral. 😊

[@bubbieC73]

Well said

[@alrique3149]

What qualifications do u need

[@chefdownunder92]

​@@triarb5790 RnR? It ain't Nam 😂😂

[@StillmanSpinningSteel]

Yes. So why the hell are private investors the ones reaping all the benefit while they purposely flood the system with morals, dogma, and God to motivate their slaves? Like how the US military rolled out propaganda to go to war for things that had nothing to do with preserving freedom etc etc? How do you pinpoint and remove the cancerous parasite when people seemingly depend on it to live?

[@declanc1856]

Gives me nostalgia. I would go back for a while. Money is worth the sacrifice if you do good things with it. Paid for me to backpack around Europe for 8 months without working a day and pay off debts before I left. Worth it.

[@Slommy99]

How long did you work fifo to afford that, if you don't mind?

[@GM-ow2cx]

Oh come on pull the other one. 1000 invested for 100,000 return within the year?

[@Caloch1991]

If you smart enough and you've got some skills you can stay in the city and get the same money if not more for some unqualified construction jobs

[@richc7127]

@@Caloch1991 So true, never knew this until 2 years ago my mate started working at the Tunnel in Melbourne, easily on average clears 3k. Home every night!

[@RAZBRY]

@@Caloch1991what are some of the unqualified construction gigs you’re referring to? just curious and desperate to get life moving

[@AidanJenkinson-du3wd]

3:45am-6:50pm that is absolutely brutal bro hats off to you for staying positive through that slog

[@nolesy34]

Fukin oath Kent 👌

[@mr.k1611]

Join the military combat roles, mate. 24/7 for weeks in bush. Then 12-14-hour days on barracks doing gay stuff.

[@L0-C01]

@@mr.k1611sounds shithouse why would ya

[@nolesy34]

@@mr.k1611 cool sounds sweet I think I'll giv- Wait what?

[@dubillamkepa8446]

Alot hours away from family

[@DangerousDibs]

You forgot the bit where you’re hot bedding in a 2 man donga with a bloke who smokes ice and just divorced his missus who got custody of his two kids and is 3 months behind on payments for his JetSki.

[@nolesy34]

Ok... man that's bleak Maybe he's trying to provide for his family and this was the deposit on the house he's working for Wow people are judgy

[@nolesy34]

Or would you prefer the reality of people roaming city streets on ice because mining isnt a good idea for people that want some money

[@ggcf]

Yeah been there 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ggcf]

Bunch of stinky grubs some of them lol

[@avrahamgoyenstein5117]

Bloody jetski payments

[@twistentiger5610]

As a Software Engineer for an underground mining company I really admire the hard work and times FIFO people do. I have so much respect for you all.

[@Josh-eu1vr]

= fu*k that job im so glad im educated and have a better job and lifestyle

[@tomn872]

Got a degree? How to get into programming? Cheers Sydney bootcamps? Or pitch portfolio?

[@fongdimbulator]

Curious how the office jobs pay within the industry compared to the lads putting in the big hours on site?

[@johnbravo7542]

Dude,you make it seem like they are going to war for the country,they get paid well enough for what they do or they would not be doing what they do.

[@Snoop_Dugg]

What are the hours for the engineers? 8 hrs?

[@Begemite1]

Props to ya mate! Australia couldn't make it without blokes like you. Respect from Melbourne.

[@thedownunderverse]

😂

[@travislowkicks2462]

😂😂😂

[@noblevisions643]

lmao

[@83dude]

I don't understand these comments, he's getting paid extremely well, what's with all the desperate " wow I respect you," comments? Grow up

[@Begemite1]

@@83dude sorry dont remember asking

[@tempestgrav]

Big Props for working hard but still being courteous and respectful to those around. Top bloke 💪👍✌️

[@ibeatyoutubecircumventingy6344]

working hard lol mines workers havent worked hard since they started using vehicles for everything being somewhere for 2 weeks being spoilt having everything done for you but turn up to work and eat n poo lol no hard work ever! please stop shilling for teh fk turds that make it hard for everyone else! Next you will be saying Lizzo is a trendsetter........

[@heyman8820]

Don't want anyone to poop in your boots while you sleep...

[@tempestgrav]

@@heyman8820 😅 who were you rude to lol. That's a rough lesson.

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

Keep up that hard yakka. Hunks like this are the backbone of Australia’s economy.

[@manuelgonzalez-oc8rw]

Hats off to ya legend! How parents do this stuff is admirable! I was in the mines 11 years and it killed me being away from the kids. I had to get out. Wish all the fathers who soldier on in FIFO to provide for the families the best of luck and plenty of love when they get home!

[@maitlandbezzina2842]

Brilliant mate, I was a construction worker DIDO for a decent chunk of my adulthood, ended up getting into uni for accounting and financial planning in the hopes I could help the brothers out who blow their money on stupid shit and end up broke even though they’re on great wages. We’ll see how that ends up once I graduate next year. Video brought back memories of some of the best and simplest times I’ve lived so far. Cheers

[@lisafranklin9089]

That's so awesome..I dont know you , but damn I'm proud of you🙌🏼🎊

[@DonRoyalX]

When ur finished ur degree hit me up I could do with some of ur help lol

[@145623145623]

Did you get a job mate!

[@maitlandbezzina2842]

@@DonRoyalX Hahah, I’ll send you a message once I’m done. Currently worked in an accounting firm for a year in tax, as well as done accounting/QLD TIQ internships in Samoa, Taiwan and Spain. Going all in on the accounting career 👍

[@feterunner]

What’s the update bruh?

[@koolkat5217]

Alot of our young men where I live leave school at 18 and think their fortunes can be made on the FIFO mines near us and it can. IF you can do the hours, be away from family and friends and do it consistently. My friends who do it lose contact slowly with our small community. I have nothing but respect for all of you doing so.

[@kadafi4lyf]

Anyone who does this over a long term deserves to be rich.

[@ancientnpc]

15 years doing this in remote construction. Wouldn't change it for the world. Hard but so rewarding. Spot on video.

[@saadbajwa8279]

I need some info can have your mail ?

[@MonicaBermea-d8d]

God bless you and all your coworkers! From Texas USA

[@TheMacLyf]

The real backbone of this country! Keep it up my brother 💪❤️

[@_redpillbill]

Worker's there work for the tax man, mines destroy the land and there is nothing in it for People of Australia, it's a wrought, what's good about it? 💩💪

[@KangazRooBoyz]

Absolute legends!! Loads of respect for all of yous fifo workers and those involved. I hope to join soon. 💪🏽🤟🏽🇦🇺❤️

[@Wicked_R]

Arnt they screaming out for workers?

[@ritaa1359]

Finally some Aussie saying youse and not y’all so many Aussie wanna be American for some reason it’s just cringe like mikeala testa started saying yall

[@Wicked_R]

@@ritaa1359 y'all haters..

[@johnprice1149]

​@@ritaa1359 stop hating y'all

[@julianrandall2824]

​@@ritaa1359Youse isn't a word you Gronk.

[@BootneckAlphaKilo]

Big Up Tommy, from a UK offshore worker. Sacrificing time away from your family is brutal. But great to have that pure quality time when you get home. Stay strong lads 💪

[@crispykid1184]

I felt like my experience was awesome up there, I did 18 months on conveyor belts changing out rollers, some days I could barely lift my arms at the end of the day, 90% of the blokes I worked with were super respectful and got along with each other. Its either be in conflict 12 hours a day while labouring or be good to the people you’re around. You also don’t want to press a some of the boys who throw 30kg steel rollers around like children’s toys 😂I loved the respect people give each other up there. I have also never laughed harder in my entire life than when I was up there.

[@e.m7110]

Yeah bro, everyone wants FIFO until they realise the hours. Shift change from nights to days on the same swing is brutal too 😅

[@leebradford6283]

Great video Tommy! Gives a realistic glimpse into sometimes the unseen for many. Happy week ahead!

[@DY-td3ku]

If you are getting up at 3.45am working 12 hours 6.00am to 6.00pm it takes 50 mins to get home at 6.50pm you have 55 minutes to have dinner then if you want 8 hours sleep which you really need if you are working a 12 hour shift you are in bed asleep by 7.45 on a full stomach, that’s ruff

[@rofocale666]

yep, mining companies generate extraordinary profits, yet are still extraordinarily greedy.

[@mop2mop]

​@@rofocale666 any idea how much these guys make a month ? I'm not from Australia and I'm genuinely curious because coal mining isn't a thing where I'm from

[@rofocale666]

@@mop2mop Not sure; it depends on what the worker does. As a guess, truck drivers probably get somewhere between $1500-2k per week… Shovel operators probably get between $3-4k per week… But, this is just a guess. What this post doesn’t mention is sleep debt. Over the lifetime of a worker, shift work (doing 12-13 hour shifts) is as bad for your health as smoking 20-30 cigarettes per day; not to mention the psychological effects. It’s been said that this will cut about 10 years off a persons life expectancy, and decrease their quality of life…. In Australia, this industry also has the highest rates of divorce and suicide…. Oddly, it might also be said that nightshift can be a mild form of legalized form of torture, if you account for the fact that many companies have a policy that mapping on the job is a sackable offence. So if a worker is virtually falling asleep while standing up, they must stay awake in a lunch room until end of shift. Interestingly, this doesn’t apply to the directors of the company.

[@jackrobertson7888]

@@rofocale666they pay more then anyone else ?

[@jackrobertson7888]

@@mop2mop60-70 per hour. Accom And food paid. Some pay travel too. Different rosters. 2on 1 off pretty common. Can work it out from there

[@noakairae5233]

I knew a few guys on camp that were barely hanging on by a thread from this lifestyle. Going underground when its dark and coming back up when it’s dark. Not seeing sunlight for weeks does a number on your mental health fr 💯 Not forgetting that sweet satisfaction you get from cracking open your first cold one after shift. Respect to you.

[@mayyu-wg4el]

I agree to this. Ive been a mine surveyor in the philippines for 6 yrs and yes, life in the mine is like, you go to work while it s still dark; you get home already dark 😄 & it takes u away from friends and family. But vacations are there given which makes it good anyway.

[@James-fq1oo]

I do fifo in Canada and this is pretty similar to our daily routine. Cheers brother and stay safe!

[@albertomarval9192]

How is? I live in Ontario

[@shottskies]

Props to you brother for showing the way of the fifo worker and just how brutal it is! People often talk about the usually quite good pay for the fifo worker but this shows how much you sacrifice. Stay strong brother. I do a lot of dido myself and have so for 13 years now. So i know the feeling of staying away in some shithole place but it's not as tough as what you're doing. Side note, you must have to be in bed by like 8 o clock to even survive day to day with those massively long shifts. The long travel to and fro site looks like a killer.

[@N3xus_6]

Wow, I definitely respect and look upon the Fifo differently now. This perspective you've opened up to city workers like myself, in WA, from NZ has really been an eye-opener and extremely interesting. Love your work, Tommy.

[@rosecherrie5462]

I’m from south Auckland and live in Perth too 😊 have been mining for 2 years now

[@N3xus_6]

@@rosecherrie5462 Wow, that's awesome. Would love to hear your story, how it all started and is going, respect !

[@LukeyMia4]

​@@rosecherrie5462glad another South Aucklander got out of the area to do better! Otara? Honestly, food is still cheap but filling, but everything else has deteriorated. It's sad, but glad to be outta there.

[@robbiewinstone88]

Great video mate. This is exactly what FIFO life is like for sure. I think FIFO is great for single people and those chasing the money for a better life down the track. I love FIFO because I get to travel overseas alot. Ideally I would get a 2 and 2 roster. That would be the dream!!

[@MrDeano-eu9rg]

Is there any worry about you losing your job to renewable?

[@speezydamc5848]

My first FIFO gig starts in a couple weeks n I git the dream 2:2 roster

[@Ethereal2K]

@Freedom Family my family is dead

[@Whistler112]

​@@tokotoko3592 he's been spinning this shit all through the comments section, trawling for bites no doubt. Scamming scum.

[@shottskies]

@@MrDeano-eu9rg there are some new avenues opening up with renewables. Dunno where you are but there is a hell of a lot of stuff in the pipeline happening in qld over the next 10 years or so. Lots of construction with renewables and they wanna build two big pumped hydro plants (borumba damn and pioneer burdekin). There's a hydrogen thing going in in brisbane supposedly. Rare earth mining is rumoured to be taking off one day(not sure how easy or hard that will be to get into if it does). To be fair once renweeable plants are up and running they probably don't offer the same amount as permanent jobs as like a coal mine but yeah there's a lot of stuff going on for a while just in energy and generation alone. Coal mines are still around and in South West Queensland there is all the gas operations as well. Working in the gas would be similar to working in the mines. Probably not as dirty tho lol haha.

[@noel3w]

What a packed day! I work an office job but seeing this type of videos is so eye opening. Really appreciate the miners in the lucky country. Stay strong and rest easy broths 💪

[@yessirrr5182]

You're a bludger

[@Drsteveturley69]

@@yessirrr5182 so are you my friend

[@yessirrr5182]

@@Drsteveturley69 yeH that's true, I take alot of sickies

[@jessewrites17792]

Respect from 🇬🇧. We do 12hrs down the docks.

[@Sir-Lewis-P-Diddy-Hamilton]

Damn bro, that is brutal, you guys are the real heroes, the sacrifice of general comforts we 9 to 5ivers take for granted. You keep the lights on. Respect

[@mr.k1611]

Cool bro.. I just want clarity in what you define as a "hero"? That word seems to fly for everything nowadays and seems to lose its meaning. Cheers.

[@1Psalmaday]

​@mr.k1611 A working class hero I guess. Does the hard slog and sacrifices so much to bring the bread home for the family.

[@timmothyjennings]

​@@mr.k1611lol yeah. UberEat delivery drivers were being called hero's during Covid lockdown. LOL

[@mikeocsmall6766]

​@@mr.k1611chill go eat the dogs fuas

[@Wicked_R]

Hero? For going to work and getting paid well for it?

[@henrynombri4602]

RESPECT! Just realized u don’t have much time to catch up with sleep. Loved the effort to take time to do this video. Really insightful 🙌🏾

[@Bachiok]

This is the first video I’ve seen a bloke make in this format. Bit of a shift from the women that wake up at 8 and get to work at like 9-9:30 and then just sit around all day talking about movies and then go out to eat Brunch, Lunch AND Dinner with coworkers at restaurants every single fuckin day and knock off work at 4-5 in the afternoon. 🤣🤣

[@JohnsonStobeck]

I can totally respect the sacrifices made here. Keep fighting the good fight and i know the wife and kids makes it all worth it for ya.

[@robertcampbell6521]

Yep DIDO and FIFO so many years i did that for except we did extreme swings of 6 weeks on 3 days off , great way to make coin though . However so many work mates use to blow whatever they made on toys and pokies , best advice i could give anyone doing this sort of work would be set yourself up financially for the future as working away all the time eventually takes its toll .

[@Ed-tq6hb]

Do it for two years dump all your money on Bitcoin you'll be close to a millionaire in no time

[@shottskies]

Six weeks on three days off….. if True, what were they paying?

[@dvz19777]

Good Lad Tommy. Honest solid man. World needs more of you.❤

[@joshhowe3477]

Shout out to you blokes, mining looks like a very hard job, long hours and time away from family, dirty and dangerous work conditions, without you lads society would crumble, unsung heroes!

[@tcoladonato]

Tommy, on behalf of your country and your family, Thank You for your hard work. Truly admirable.

[@BomberFan92]

That site you’re at I consider luxury bro. The real MVP’s go out to the guys smashing their guts out at disorganised, run down, disgusting places where the food is almost inedible and the management don’t care about you. Stay safe man

[@samanthahughes5590]

I like your manners. Thank you for sharing. My Uncle was a FIFO.

[@tech_knowledgy]

Subbed because I feel you brother. Did a year and half of similar work. If only people knew the struggle.

[@nolesy34]

Fukin oath Kent 👌

[@oldmate99]

@@nolesy34 oi it's fucken Nolsey ya mad dog

[@nolesy34]

@@oldmate99 yeaaaaaaah Kent 👌 got me reds got me cashies fukn sweet

[@bsib5021]

You're a good bloke Tommy. You make us laugh and I'm sure your son is proud of you for working so hard. Keep going mate 👍

[@tonimason8737]

"I spend this time thinking of my son" your so sweet. What a lovely family man you are, working so hard too.

[@degreaser1263]

Yeah man, alot of down time is spent looking at photos of the family. It's why we do it ❤

[@degreaser1263]

@Audiochannel32 cmon man. That's not always the case

[@degreaser1263]

@Audiochannel32 I don't disagree with your point man. Guys get absolutely screwed over when it comes to custody of the kids, even if the woman cheats. I just meant not every FIFO relationship ends in cheating etc. There are quite a few where this lifestyle suits and works perfectly.

[@PrOtaku123]

massive respect out to the fifo workers, you get great pay from it but requires such hard work

[@spitzndtruth1484]

I've been there brother! Well explained and gee it brought back memories. People, well most don't know the sacrifice... anyway keep kicking goals for the family! Peace ✌️

[@ssman5593]

Bro I appreciate what you do for your family, I done it for 13 years in the Bowen Basin , don’t miss it at all , but don’t regret it either

[@kurt6447]

I use to do FIFO bro and i just had PTSD seeing that coffee 😂

[@reggaemortis4117]

Never worked for Fifo, but I used to work for a company that handled resets and remodels for stores like lowes, walmart, and O'rileys, and sometimes we would be on the road for weeks at a time. I didn't have kids at the time, so it wasn't that much of a sacrifice for me, but it was rough for a lot of guys who had family's. Much respect, Tommy! Stay safe! ✌️

[@p3rcy854]

Defo need to make a full video on what you do in a day like a 10 minute video that would be good

[@madenesian85]

Malo lava le galue Tommy! 💯🥰🙏 great insight showing us your daily grind, also for our kupulaga/youth who may want to go down this avenue of work. Faamalosi Tommy! 🇼🇸👊❤️

[@razalin]

Thanks for the video, very informative. Can you please make a longer video that shows more about what "mining" life is? The work you do, the rosters, the usual food, to expect etc. Cheers.

[@proxactual]

Work you do: very dependent on the role you've got. Most people start off in a big ass truck hauling loads of dirt up and down long drive ways, literally for 12-hours. Rosters: depends on the mine. Most entry-level mining roles will be 2 weeks on, 1 week off. That means 1x a week of night shift, 1x a week of day shift, 1x a week off back home. You may get lucky with 1 week on and off, or 2 weeks on and off. It's rare that "miners" (rather than office staff, engineers, geologists) would be on an 8 days on 6 days off roster. Food: Again, very variable based on the contractor. Expect lots of staple veggies, roast meats, roast chicken thighs, and curries. Breakfast is a traditional hot-and-cold affair similar to any buffet breaky you get at a 3-4 star hotel. Your lunch (crib) is usually cold meats, salads, fruits, and servo quality pies you can stick in an oven when on-site. Accom: not usually in a motel like this. Usually you have small rooms with a basic bed, bar fridge, shower, and toilet inside. To be honest, you won't want more than that - you'll be asleep soon after calling home anyway. A lot of camps will also have a communal bar and gym too. Bars only serve mid-strength drinks, and you're usually only allowed 4 per day.

[@Wicked_R]

I doubt you would be allowed to use filming devices on the work site..could be wrong but most industries don't allow it.

[@paulliddle6079]

I bet your little boy enjoys watching his dad make these videos! ❤

[@WarriorPleb]

I think that's what I love most about fifo ($ is good also) is that feeling when your kids are happy to see you when you get back home.

[@Jay-hq4dy]

I did FIFO from Perth to Parabadoo a few years ago and we stayed right on site so we woke up 530am n started at 6pm doing drilling. Alot of the times we finished after 10hours n got paid for 12, all came down to achieving alot during that shift. Made 45k n 10 months n bought a house back n NZ. Was good times.

[@Sam123QU29]

45k in 10months ? That's not that much.

[@hanoitripper1809]

45k is that all. Nz homes are real expensive

[@fatbeachvanm9693]

45k is a joke bro

[@Jay-hq4dy]

@@Sam123QU29 12 years ago it was alot.

[@Jay-hq4dy]

@@hanoitripper1809 12 years ago NZ house prices were very affordable so I'm sitting pretty now, lol.

[@fragglerock5696]

Thanks for the vid bro.. one of the best ones ive seen that shows what its really like. Look like a good dude to work with too.. all the best bro watchin from NZ

[@monogramadikt5971]

taking your boots off at the end of the day %100

[@nolesy34]

Fukin oath Kent 👌

[@zamansyed86]

Accidentally found your channel . Luv’d it mate . Shoutout from Tassie !!!

[@fishy123333]

Screw that. I like my own bed. 8 hour shift enough for me. But good on you.

[@nunyabizzness6468]

Bang on brother, after spending 10+ years working away as a FIFO operator i couldnt of summed it up better myself. Much respect, Stay safe and dont worry the day does finally come when you can tell them to stick it and come home for a "Beer money" job 😆

[@Healthliving1967]

I did this for 2 years in western Australia up in the iron ore mines in the pilbara region. I was a polypipe fusion welder,49 degree heat and the flies are so bad i had to wear a face and head net. It was good money and a good experience but i was single with no kids,its a lot more difficult when you have kids and a missus and your away for 3 weeks at a time and home for 1 week.

[@Wicked_R]

Yeah I know a few who have done that same job at Rio Tinto mainly most of them hate it..also know a few families it has destroyed especially the 2 on and 1 off roster..I know a few guys that have lasted a month and bailed.

[@Healthliving1967]

@Wicked_R yeah its not an easy job either way you look at it.

[@Healthliving1967]

@Freedom Family lol,yeah ok bloke .If it was that easy everyone would be doing it!

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

Nice digs mate! A lot better than the prison camp accom in the Bowen Basin. I still have nightmares about Middlemount...

[@101hundred]

Respect the hustle! Love this content, promote to the youth that hard work is the way! 🙏💯🔥

[@Skybar23]

This is like joining up to the armed forces minus the fighting...you gotta have a discipline life away from all the social distractions people would have in the city. I wish they had short term employment. I could do this for 6mnths

[@scottdieselcameron8639]

Hey Bro. I'm from Adelaide,Work in Radio and Celeb Promotions an that can be pretty draining after 14 Hours. I admire ya mate. Hope ya get to see ya Family a bit more often,an just think how proud ya Son will be when he fully understands what ya do for ya Fam. Keep safe legend ✌️

[@samuelloy8566]

Going in for an interview next week for my first mines job. Watching this was humbling being that I haven’t done anything like this before! Appreciate the vid keep killing it dude 🤘🏼

[@SixOFiveSix]

How’d it go mate?

[@beetlejews]

Amazing video, thank you for sharing. All the best my friend.

[@yo_eddie2576]

This sort of work is really for single people. It's too hard if you have a young family and you never get to see them.

[@stanstanstanstan]

Tommy you got a great voice for narrating stories my man

[@oliveira9137]

Respect too you all usos 🎉🍻. But f@#$ tht homie, like robots 🤖 daily. I use too clock in the long hours then I said f@#$ this! Chasing the coin is not everything, happiness is worth a life time. I'm lead by Passion these days and very happy, living life and my bills are up to date. Smarter not harder! All the best out there 🎉💯🤙☕

[@Cali_90s]

That 50 min trip nap is the best nap in life. You filled your belly with good food. Then a nap in the bus.

[@hamishjohnson9678]

What does FIFO stand for?

[@Pleaidian-z3x]

Fly In Fly Out

[@nolesy34]

When ya about to go to work and say yeah nah rather stay in bed but misso says "SO HELP ME ROGER Betta get up !FIFE FO FREE TWO.. OK OK Ok Nah just kidding as above comment

[@chomes8048]

I used to do maintenance in FIFO accommodation in Moranbah. I used to have everything tip top for the blokes and I would refuse to use any power tools as about 1/4 of the blokes were on nights. The most common maintenance other than room stuff like remote controls, towel rails, door hinges ect was the washing machines. Had coal machines and normal machines and the coal machines were f*cked up on a fortnightly basis haha.

[@seventeen9718]

REALLY considerate of you man, I'm sure a lot of people appreciated that more than you'd ever know (not using power tools). Legend.

[@povasme4832]

So weird man , My job got a flush of people from FIFO and I swear they were the most lazy and moaning mertle type of people I have ever worked with and all we did was sort out Packages for Amazon!

[@nolesy34]

Fukin oath Kent 👌

[@matty101yttam]

They need to entice people to travel away so they generally have better than average conditions. It really depends on the type of work rather than just fifo in general, people with sitting or inside jobs get it real nice, if your out in the heat bustin ass it's a different story however. We did fifo for rail work and no one i'd know would complain about sorting some packages in the shade when your used to 50 degree days breathing flies while swinging a sledgehammer and fighting off dehydration the whole day.

[@povasme4832]

@@matty101yttam man that’s exactly what those men said they were doing haha working in the heat and sun all the sad stories but couldn’t last in a warehouse it’s algood tho we fired them a few months later and hired locals doing well now

[@matty101yttam]

@@povasme4832 Maybe you just got unlucky then, i work in a warehouse type situation now and i've never had holidays or take breaks/lunchbreaks because it doesn't feel like work. First 6 months or so i felt guilty like i wasn't doing anything. The other staff piss me off because they are constantly watching everyone else and complaining about who goes home early(when everyone is going home early really), bitching about internal politics or dodging the easiest of jobs. So yeah maybe your just in a bad situation, maybe most of the good fifo workers are obviously still doing fifo and your getting the dregs that get fired. Not sure what to say.

[@Saff231]

This was really interesring to watch! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@petertuyishime2911]

Do you have gym in that place you live

[@kylephilip8952]

Awesome brother heard so many stories about the mines and FIFO but seeing it like this opens my eyes cheers lad keep going 🤘

[@leewilliams3074]

Yeah nah miserable existence

[@nickallen937]

Taking the ole steel toes off at the end of the day is absolutely the best feeling ever.

[@sjalusi1]

Funny you don’t look Aussie….

[@Itsamemario1ns6666]

How doe's an aussie look?

[@sjalusi1]

@@Itsamemario1ns6666 Anglo, white. If I emigrated to Samoa I wouldn’t be an Islander would I?

[@nolesy34]

What about if your Australian go to island.. then come to Australia then go back to Australia What the fuk would you be? Who gives a fuk just work and do your thing who gives a fuk about colours

[@jacobstaton99]

@@sjalusi1 If you obtained citizenship you would be?

[@baronroaster404]

​@@sjalusi1 bro just say you're racist

[@voodoob8101]

Mate thank you, i loved this. My dad has been a fifo worker and iv always been curious what hes days are like he tells me but its really good to see it. So thabk you mate keen to see more fifo content

[@RichardPortis]

Tommy you are a good man.

[@TheSoapsBeenDropped]

Been doing fifo as a conveyor technician In WA for years now the Pilbara is something special 😂😂 I’m moving into drilling next month so see how that goes

[@travisjohnson6358]

You see all the fifos lined up at the perth airport

[@jayb69420]

Thanks for this vid man gives plenty of insight. I'm currently in the army in the training stage of becoming an Electrical Technician (we just call ourselves 418's or Tech Elecs). See where life takes me, I'm loving the army so far but I think it would be cool to work in the mines as an Elec Fitter and/or Sparky (hoping to get my A-grade during my time at a unit). All I know is I have both options of discharging or dropping to reserves after my minimum service and heading to the mines or staying in and ranking up. Happy with either but like previously mentioned, see where life takes me. Cheers for the vid mate 🤙🏿

[@mr.pickles8285]

I can see you stayed at Mayfair Motel in Emerald.. Try a mining camp next time and do 3am PT. We can do AM PT together. Plus you're on the above ground kestrel coal site...

[@mzmishel7953]

love your videos! Thanks for working so hard mining for all the people so we have energy and all the things we need for a comfortable modern life! God bless you!

[@downeyd88]

Bro hats off to you! I get up at 5:30, start at 7 and finish at 3 most days, that's hectic shit you guys do!

[@abiajis8506]

And they do it every damn day for 13 days.

[@ericwilliams1659]

FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) for the people that from America that was taught fifo was "first in, first out."

[@bradthurkle7217]

Great video mate awesome. Yes I’ve fifo and yeah not fan. Much respect to the lads and lasses out there providing for there family. I was doing 4&1 and it just fkd with my head to much. Missed my wife and kids that much.

[@Bobsuruncle007]

Love from Samoa. Keep up the good work brother! 🤙🏽

[@Bling92]

Closest thing to being in a prison without being in one 😂

[@Hooliman434]

I felt like I was back in primary school sitting on the carpet watching an educational video on a big TV on wheels.

[@jordanwallace432]

This is what real men do for there families 💪

[@makan1568]

Thanks for sharing bro. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@Deano00777]

Great work mate. Without mining this country would be broke. Companies should treat all FIFO workers like royalty.

[@habib9817]

We appreciate the fifo workers, God bless you for your hard work

[@WarchiefTua]

that’s bloody hectic bro. Damn. For you guys to do that day in day out, i got nothing but respect for you young whipper snippers. Keep up the great work and all the best to you and your fam!

[@T_Tongg]

Good vid man, cheers for the insite.

[@cryptodownunder1806]

Fuck this brings back the memories my bruh!! Be smart ya coin and it's all worth it!!

[@ephramg75]

I’m a flooring Contractor who works a lot at Red Dog mine in Alaska. I could almost smell that coffee, got sympathy heart palpitation just thinking about it!

[@billbrooker8287]

The dad nosies getting off the bus are to real 😂

[@RunIt_Straightt]

Nice one bro. My days are usually 3am and sleep around 9pm-10pm. Let’s keep this hustle up🤝🏾