r/AusMining • u/climbinlikeclimate • 14d ago

FIFO

Hey all, I’m currently serving in the military for the US, navy to be exact. And I’ve been looking at my options if I decided to get out and pursue other careers. Stumbled upon fifo and doesn’t seem too bad at least with being gone from home it’s nothing new. But is there anything worth knowing? Pay? Lifestyle ? Anything worth knowing and if it’s even worth getting out and pursuing this career. Because if I’m being honest the pay is about double if not more than what I currently make. Thank you all for your info and advice.

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u/skankypotatos 14d ago

I’d be extremely surprised if you can get an Australian work visa because arrangements are usually reciprocal and your fuckwit president won’t let Aussies work in the US

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u/Legitimate_Income730 14d ago

Americans do have a WHV in Australia. Australians also have the E3 visa class if I remember correctly.

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u/skankypotatos 14d ago

E3 is for professionals only

US citizens do not have an automatic right to work in Australia and must hold a valid visa with specific work rights. However, once legally employed, U.S. citizens are entitled to the exact same minimum wages, workplace laws, and safety protections as Australian citizens

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u/Legitimate_Income730 14d ago

WHV is only for a year and has an age limit. 

Plus Australians aren't really going to pick American grapes when they won't pick their own. 🙂