RSVP Blog : Mining Men
Fly-in, Fly-out relationships. Do they work?
Many miners are offered what is referred to as a 'fly-in, fly-out' arrangement, as mines are often in remote areas far from any cities or towns. Rather than relocating, employees are flown to the work site for numerous days of work and then flown back to their home town for numerous days of rest. Whilst some couples are totally dependent on each other, living in someone's pocket is not always (if ever) a positive. Do you like the idea of your partner not being around all the time, but still being in a loyal, healthy relationship?
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Comments (20)Digging for gold?
With all the misconceptions out of the way, it's time to hear the real deal on miners - from a dating angle. Let's hone in on the opinion of those who work in the mining industry themselves or who have dated someone in the mining industry. Miners are usually geographically out of reach, with little or no time for their partners. Is this true?
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