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I was just wondering if anyone else was considering working out at the mines? (like out at Karratha/Pilbara/Gladstone etc) or if anyone has/is doing such work? (or even if you know someone who does it). Im constantly hearing that there is a shortage of workers (albeit skilled - but also unskilled) out West. So I was thinking, fark it, I'd go out there if the pay is good enough and even do a 8/1 FIFO stint to get in the money for a couple of years of hard work.
I am 23, uni grad who isn't enjoying my current degree related job (wish I had have known 3 years ago :s) but am seriously considering doing a stint in the mines for a bit of an outlandish experience and maybe get my head around what I want to do as a career... such a bloody big decsion!
Im just sick of 'office' related work and want to get out and be 'physically' active. Has anyone else felt this same urge?!? Like I mean, weren't we as humans meant to use our bodies a little bit more...think along the lines of hunters and gatherers... As long as I have access to a gym and a bike out there in my down time, being a fit type of person I would be more than happy to do 12hr shifts labouring (whatever) for several weeks at a time and then having a week down time and then back into it again for more. Because more work = more $$$.
So I guess my questions are:
- Is there work out at the mines for people without any mining experience? (Im talking work of any kind; labourer, dump truck driver, assistants of all kinds)
- How do I go about finding such work? (Maybe job agencies? - Seek hasn't been too helpful)
- Is accommodation/food/transport all part of the remuneration packages?
- Where are the shortages biggest? (should I target WA or QLD etc etc).
I hope this discussion can help others also considering the idea
I am 23, uni grad who isn't enjoying my current degree related job (wish I had have known 3 years ago :s) but am seriously considering doing a stint in the mines for a bit of an outlandish experience and maybe get my head around what I want to do as a career... such a bloody big decsion!
Im just sick of 'office' related work and want to get out and be 'physically' active. Has anyone else felt this same urge?!? Like I mean, weren't we as humans meant to use our bodies a little bit more...think along the lines of hunters and gatherers... As long as I have access to a gym and a bike out there in my down time, being a fit type of person I would be more than happy to do 12hr shifts labouring (whatever) for several weeks at a time and then having a week down time and then back into it again for more. Because more work = more $$$.
So I guess my questions are:
- Is there work out at the mines for people without any mining experience? (Im talking work of any kind; labourer, dump truck driver, assistants of all kinds)
- How do I go about finding such work? (Maybe job agencies? - Seek hasn't been too helpful)
- Is accommodation/food/transport all part of the remuneration packages?
- Where are the shortages biggest? (should I target WA or QLD etc etc).
I hope this discussion can help others also considering the idea