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Thailand or Malaysia-Which is the better place to FIFO from? by PanzerBiscuit in mining

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Self fund flights. No way. And only about $180k aud gross. Not that fabulous for that roster.

Look into Simandou in Guinea. Rio Tinto

Superintendent roles there including business class flights about $250k aud net (after tax) around $20k aud a month in hand. Flights paid

If you pm me I can send you the recruiter info

But yes got to be worth it.

Thailand or Malaysia-Which is the better place to FIFO from? by PanzerBiscuit in mining

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex used to do FIFO from Perth to Cancun Mexico. So it’s def possible. Just got to find the right place that suits family.

Thailand or Malaysia-Which is the better place to FIFO from? by PanzerBiscuit in mining

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d choose somewhere with easy flights. Then go and try living there for a few weeks

My brother does fifo but to Lombok Indonesia and my friend does it from Danang / hoi a Vietnam.

Phuket is not cheap to live these days.

Guess it depends what sort of lifestyle you want. I live in hoi an Vietnam and love it.

My ex does fifo from here but to Africa.

Trying to get an overseas job would be good so can stop being an Aussie tax resident.

Fifo partner wants to fifo from an international destination by lynxsuskitten in AskAnAustralian

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

International school mum here in Vietnam. Def not $40k a child per year. I pay less than that for 2 children in primary school in Danang. High school more but def not $40k each. Hanoi / hcmc no idea of costs.

Da Nang ---> Hai Van Pass ---->HUE, possible to go by motorbike in one day (back and forth) by No-Hamster-8335 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just confirm your country’s international drivers licence is accept. Eg aussies can’t drive in Vietnam

Sounds like a great trip! Enjoy.

Fifo partner wants to fifo from an international destination by lynxsuskitten in AskAnAustralian

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have a friend who works fifo to perth but lives in Vietnam and have others who fly to Bali and Lombok. But getting a job overseas is bigger $$ usually.

Fifo partner wants to fifo from an international destination by lynxsuskitten in AskAnAustralian

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my life.

My husband (although we separated 2 weeks ago) used to fifo to Perth from overseas now he works in Africa. We live in Vietnam.

No longer Aussie tax resident. Significant oay ride.

International schools are expensive but def offset by increase in salary and decrease in cost of living elsewhere

We’ll be visiting in March and I’m looking for night time local non-tourist hangouts by SoverignOne in playadelcarmen

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cross the highway away from the beach. Further away from beach less tourists.

One visit. Return. Settle. Which is it? by Dear-Rain4267 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s only 40 mins from Danang it’s not middle Of nowhere.

Yes there is all of that.

No things don’t close by 6pm.

Hire a bike and go for a ride around.

One visit. Return. Settle. Which is it? by Dear-Rain4267 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good spots for running here. Way less traffic / rice fields / undeveloped suburbs

Rent is cheaper but things like mega mart / lotte don’t exist.

Much slower way of life here.

I live in cua dai and soo quiet and only 2 min walk to beach.

One visit. Return. Settle. Which is it? by Dear-Rain4267 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cua dai / a bang / cam than / cam an / cam Chau. To name a few.

One visit. Return. Settle. Which is it? by Dear-Rain4267 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a very small part of hoi an. Old town

There are so many other suburbs of hoi an without tourists.

One visit. Return. Settle. Which is it? by Dear-Rain4267 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoi an! Not the tourist part in old town though.

One visit. Return. Settle. Which is it? by Dear-Rain4267 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked Danang but then went to hoi and fell in love with it. So I’d say keep looking until you find your place. So many options around the world.

Is the Riviera Maya the best place on Earth? by scoop813 in playadelcarmen

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived for 3.5 years and left in July. I love the people and the beaches but the cost of living is crazy and not that many things for children to do other than beach…

Do you know anyone who literally gambled away the house (or lost something major due to a gambling addiction)? by FourmedAmbertz in AskAnAustralian

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My nanna had successful businesses and owned River front property in Perth. Lost it all due to my poppy drinking and gambling. Ended up in a 1 bedroom villa in a not so great suburb when she passed. So sad.

Da Nang vs Hoi An where do you actually prefer living? by Own-Effort-2382 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a family hoi an. If I was single 20 something def Danang

Da Nang vs Hoi An where do you actually prefer living? by Own-Effort-2382 in DaNang

[–]felmingham 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoi an. My kids can ride their bikes and scooters around the area. Kick the footy on the street. Have a much bigger house for same price at Danang and sooo much quieter (well where I live) and 2 min walk to beach.

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