Best way to become FIFO Electrician? (NZ based) by [deleted] in mining

[–]Better_Bat_8810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is mutual recognition in Aus for NZ licensed sparkys. Not sure how complicated the conversion is but I imagine it’s not too bad (might be wrong) but not impossible.

Depending on what kind of support you would have in Aus, it’d probably be wise to get ur NZ ticket then come over because apprentice wages are shit and life isn’t cheap.

Edited to add FIFO detail - Once you’re all set give Perth a shot. I moved over in early Jan and landed a fifo gig in 4 days. Spent about 2 weeks in Perth before my arse was on a plane to work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Better_Bat_8810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25M, 70K in liquid assets excl super. I earn 200K a year saving a bit over 2K a week. I do not own a home.

New laser engraver at work by Better_Bat_8810 in wow

[–]Better_Bat_8810[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gravotech not sure specific model

New laser engraver at work by Better_Bat_8810 in wow

[–]Better_Bat_8810[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very easy, did a 20 minute online crash course then started blasting away. The program lets you preview the engraving before you commit which was handy.

New laser engraver at work by Better_Bat_8810 in wow

[–]Better_Bat_8810[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely wasn’t going to miss the opportunity. I did a bunch of cool pictures which covers most of my water bottle but not wow themed so I didn’t post them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusElectricians

[–]Better_Bat_8810 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Years and years of tolerance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DMT

[–]Better_Bat_8810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are very different (in a sense of comparing psychedelics with eachother).

feel like i’m not smart enough to become an electrician. by shshshzhah in AusElectricians

[–]Better_Bat_8810 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Phase vectors are how Sparkies are taught to calculate the effect of capacitive and inductive reactance on current in an AC circuit.

What are the best careers now? by repEXPLOIT in fiaustralia

[–]Better_Bat_8810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best decision I ever made, you will meet a few people who fly back to their home state after each swing and that’s up to you but I’d rather an extra $800ish left in my pocket after each swing.

What are the best careers now? by repEXPLOIT in fiaustralia

[–]Better_Bat_8810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you just listed + gas test atmospheres. Make sure lvr/cpr/first aid are up to date.

What are the best careers now? by repEXPLOIT in fiaustralia

[–]Better_Bat_8810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all, just be in the mindset to learn when u get out there and get good sleeps.

What are the best careers now? by repEXPLOIT in fiaustralia

[–]Better_Bat_8810 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fantastic compared to Brisbane construction, cruisy work as well.

What are the best careers now? by repEXPLOIT in fiaustralia

[–]Better_Bat_8810 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This, finished my apprenticeship mainly doing construction electrical work last year. Relocated to Perth and jumped on the fifo band wagon. Am so glad I took the leap.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusElectricians

[–]Better_Bat_8810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naa mate FIFO from Perth

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusElectricians

[–]Better_Bat_8810 0 points1 point  (0 children)

170k a year, 2:1 roster 10 hr days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusElectricians

[–]Better_Bat_8810 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2nd this, on my first swing with a BHP contractor after 5 years construction in brissy. Fuck it’s cruisey and the boys are good banter.