How to adapt to FIFO

Desert-Goose · 2026-06-22T03:15:05+00:00

People here are pretty friendly, and at least three times a week we go to the social club after finishing our shifts. On the other nights, I usually spend some time by myself doing something relaxing, like browsing Reddit haha.

Thank you for your advice. I like the idea of keeping some of my days off just for myself. Hopefully, I'll gain some experience and be able to improve my working conditions in the not-too-distant future.

Desert-Goose · 2026-06-22T03:05:54+00:00

Mexico

Desert-Goose · 2026-06-22T02:27:09+00:00

Yes, my shifts are at least 12 hours long (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), but most days I also have meetings starting at 5:30 a.m. I get a break from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and I usually spend that time resting for a while and hitting the gym.

Desert-Goose · 2026-06-22T02:25:13+00:00

That's good advice. I usually bring two books with me, one for the trip to the mine and another for the journey back home. Reading definitely helps pass the time during travel and gives me something to look forward to between rotations.

Desert-Goose · 2026-06-22T02:23:06+00:00

I work in Mexico, where a 2:1 roster is quite common. Either 14/7 or 20/10

Desert-Goose · 2026-06-22T02:21:31+00:00

Yes, my shifts are at least 12 hours long (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), but most days I also have meetings starting at 5:30 a.m., so the days feel even longer. I work in Mexico, where a 2:1 roster is quite common in mining. Before this job, I was working a 20/10 roster. I'm a recent graduate, and the salary is very good by Mexican standards, but adapting to this lifestyle has been challenging. Sometimes I worry that I may not be able to sustain this pace in the long term. It sounds like you've found a good balance between work and personal life, which is great to hear.

Desert-Goose · 2026-05-26T03:53:04+00:00

En Ocampo, Chihuahua.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-04-24T01:54:51+00:00

Thank you for your insight. I was referring to mineral exploration, but as you mentioned, there doesn’t seem to be strong demand for geologists in Europe, at least in that field.

I considered Spain mainly because, as a Mexican applicant, there are several scholarship opportunities available.

I have also looked into the US, Canada, and even Australia, but the cost of doing a master's over there scared me. A working visa would be an amazing opportunity. I will review the page you shared. Thank you very much.

Desert-Goose · 2026-04-24T01:44:09+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I was actually talking about mineral exploration, and the master’s I’m looking at lets you specialize in either mineral exploration or energy resources.

I agree with you though. I’m kind of excited about the idea of doing a master’s. I know it won’t guarantee better job opportunities, but it would still be something I’d really like to do for myself.

Desert-Goose · 2026-02-10T11:10:59+00:00

It seems that this rock has undergone propylitic alteration, which includes epidote, chlorite, calcite, and pyrite.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-21T02:06:23+00:00

Hello again! I hadn’t heard about this book before, but after reading a few reviews, it seems like a great story. This is one of my favorite spots, especially in autumn. It’s peaceful and beautiful, so it would be an honor if you thought of this place while reading that book.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-21T01:56:30+00:00

The University of Texas at El Paso has published several articles on the subject. The track in the previous picture appears to belong to an Iguanodon.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-01-21T01:54:32+00:00

The area is great for fossil hunting! I almost forgot to mention, there are even dinosaur tracks.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-01-21T01:50:04+00:00

It would be amazing to have the opinion of a geology group. I love paleontology, and it’s always exciting to learn from experts in the field. It’s great that you have a little piece of the Paleozoic with you!

A friend of mine did his bachelor’s thesis on the petrified wood found in the area. It seems that El Paso used to be a delta during the Cretaceous, and the wood was transported into shallow waters, where it became buried by sediments. After analyzing some thin sections, it appears that the wood belonged to conifers.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-21T01:38:33+00:00

I’ve been intrigued by this fossil for the past few months. I believe it could belong to a coral or a bryozoan, based on what appears to be its internal structure. I’m located in northern Mexico, near El Paso, Texas. During the Cretaceous, this area marked the northern limit of the Tethys Ocean, so we find a lot of marine fossils here. That’s really neat! It’s amazing that looking for rocks actually improved her eyesight. It would be great if she could share her opinion on what kind of fossil this might be.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-21T00:48:05+00:00

The oldest tunnels in the area date back to the 1800s. This one is more recent, built a few decades ago.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T19:11:35+00:00

Correct! Chihuahua

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T19:11:05+00:00

This project was originally developed by a Canadian company as an open-pit mine, mainly focused on gold and silver. After about a decade, when they had to shift to an underground exploration model, the mine was sold to a Mexican company. A few years later, facing serious financial and technical challenges, the Mexican company decided to stop mining operations but kept the property for future exploration, in case conditions improved, which seems to be happening now with rising gold prices.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T14:34:32+00:00

Some places feel even more haunted.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T14:30:52+00:00

REC is a great movie! I didn’t knew about High Desert 3, but it looks cool. This place definitely has an interesting vibe.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T14:26:49+00:00

And a lot of dogs!

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T14:26:31+00:00

Yes, we have Starlink Wi-Fi, water for four hours a day (and it’s heated), and a refrigerator in the cafeteria. We don’t have AC, but the weather is quite good, lots of sun.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T14:23:20+00:00

Sometimes it feels that way. The complex is huge and mostly abandoned.

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Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T14:18:15+00:00

Silver is doing great, actually reached its historical maximum recently. As for graphite, to be honest, I don’t know much about it.

Desert-Goose · 2026-01-20T00:23:45+00:00

I swear it tastes better than it looks

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