Are you living the FIFO life — flying in and out of your family’s world, then landing on site for another stretch of 12‑hour days?
Maybe the money has been good, but it’s no longer the motivator it once was. Perhaps you’d rather be home for dinner each night, coach your kids’ sports teams, catch up with mates, or be present for the milestones and moments that matter. Maybe your parents are aging, and time with them feels more precious than ever.
Yes, your roster gives you blocks of days at home — but two of those disappear into recovery from long shifts and flights. You walk through the door only to find a backlog of life waiting for you. The family needs you. The house needs you. Your body needs rest. And suddenly, those “days off” don’t feel like time off at all.
Life starts to feel like a treadmill you never quite step off.
You’ve built a strong skill set that mining companies rely on, yet those same skills don’t always translate to equivalent salaries back home.
You’ve done the hard yards. You’ve built up the superannuation, paid down the mortgage, bought the toys, ticked the boxes.
But something has shifted.
The airport queues don’t give you the same thrill. The long bus ride from the airstrip to camp feels heavier than it used to. And the donga life — once tolerable, maybe even exciting — has lost its appeal.
So the question becomes: Is it time for a change? And just as importantly: What’s holding you back?
If you’re feeling the pull toward a different chapter, I can offer a confidential space to explore what’s unfolding for you. Together, we’ll work through the pillars of your life — your values, your priorities, and the future you want to build — so you can make decisions with clarity rather than pressure.
With two decades of change management and project management experience, including work with KCGM, Barrick Gold, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, and Newmont, I understand the realities of FIFO life and the challenges that come with stepping into something new.
If you’re ready to talk, I offer a free 30‑minute online session to help you decide whether change coaching is right for you. Click the Book a Call button.