It has it's good points and it's bad.
If you are un-sure about the FIFO life, take into consideration a few pointers...
Pro:
You get a lot of alone time
You can snore and have the entire bed to yourself
You can sleep-in (if you dont have children)
You can do what you like during your days off (if you work) and not worry about anyone else....
We don't have to struggle so much to survive & live a comfortable lifestyle
You can very proudly tell everyone that you're husband is a FIFO worker, the thought of him working 12 hours days in your mind makes him seem like a super hero!! <3
You miss spending time with him
You wish you could roll over in bed and feel his body next to yours
You wish his arms would cuddle you in the morning, waking you up OR
Opening your eyes to see him staring at you with his goofy smile (ya dork!)
You wish he could be here with you, just so you can do nothing together
You miss celebrating many occasions- most of which are Birthdays, Anniversaries and Holidays.
And most importantly... You wish he was there for those moments where it feels like your life is crumbling down around you. As a phone call or text does it no justice and no one else will make you feel the way he does. That's when you want your super hero at home.
So in short... YES we have a beautiful home and thanks to him, we aren't struggling to survive. In the long run how ever, I miss him so damned much.
People who have never dealt with some one who is FIFO wouldn't understand and what really grinds my gears is those people say "I couldn't go a day little alone a week with out my hubby!"... seriously.... you can and would if you had too! That's such a ridiculous statement, it some times feels like your making him out to be some horrible person who leaves me for a week or 2 at a time.
Which I know isn't the case, if we had it our way- he'd be here in Perth waking up by my side every day.
So next time you whinge and bitch about missing your hubby/bf/partner - whatever- because they have been gone for 6 hours, take into consideration women and men who sacrifice their time together to provide for their family.
Who are contributing to the country in their own way- Australia is a mining country these days, we need those men and woman to fly-in and fly-out away from their homes to keep things moving- and don't go bitching that they earn stupid amounts of money- because they don't. It all boils down to the individual and their circumstances.
So enjoy your time together, as I become an introvert as soon as hubby get's home! And you know what? I would prefer to spend an eternity just with him than anything else in the world <3
See you when I see you!
#FlyInDay #FifoWife #NaughtyWife
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