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one_happy_hippy · 2011-06-28T09:34:20Z

So further to [urlconsidering heading down under mount isa[/url] I've been offered a job, which I think I should be able to do, don't think theres much of it outside of my current skill set and I think there will be a lot to learn and I think it'll put me on good stead for further / future work. The money isnt bad either, over double my current wage (before 4 day week 20% cut too) and a 10k superannuation if / when I leave the country. It'll be a fly in fly out (1.5hr heli ride to work) on a 14 on 7 off flying out of Broome. Be living in camp in the out back for the 14 on, the 7 off will be where ever I like. The work 'commute' to site will be from Broome, however the company have said that they like me alot and if it influences my decision then they are willing to fly me to Perth or wherever afterwards if I want. So I have the option of Broome, which is small, pretty, north west coastal touristy or Perth, big, city etc etc. It'll be another 2hrs odd from Broome to Perth, so effectively 3.5-4 hours from site to home, but only doing it once every two weeks. Or somewhere else. Any one lived, visited, or know much about either? Most importantly any riding about either? Im a downhiller for preference but I'm prob going to take the Heckler out with me to get some miles in. I think Sam Hill was Perth based so there figures there should be some riding! Im fairly convinced I should do it, ok it's not where I was initially looking but that was pretty much so I'd have the safety net of a friend out there and this job seems pretty good.

perthmtb

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Hi again one_happy_hippy. A couple of things to whet your apetite for all the great riding you're gonna do when you get here...

Perth MTB Club website: http://www.perthmtb.asn.au/

Great new book covering everthing you ever wanted to know about MTB in WA, available online at: http://downhilldownunder.com/western-australian-mountain-bike-guide

And, a four day MTB event through the wineries, forests & beaches of the Margaret River region in October: http://capetocapemtb.com/

Enjoy! 😀

Posted : 29/06/2011 1:54 am

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Hey all!

Thanks for all the tips and hints and encouragement! I have today taken the plunge accepted the job and handed in my notice.

About 50/50 on the scared excited front currently!

PerthMTB - I'll drop you a mail in the next couple of days when I have my feet back on the ground an vaguely know what's happening!

Ta again all!

Posted : 30/06/2011 1:36 pm

molgrips

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Scared? Don't be so silly.

Posted : 30/06/2011 1:37 pm

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Flying to a country which I have never even visited, on the other side of the world, where I know no-one, to go and work 14 12hr days straight and live in a tent a 1.5hr heli flight from civilisation.

EeeeeP!

😀

Posted : 30/06/2011 1:45 pm

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Well, about a year ago, we felt like that (with the exception of the 1.5h heli flight - Adelaide's not that remote).

Some days you'll hate it, hopefully most days you'll love it!

Posted : 30/06/2011 1:54 pm

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Flying to a country which I have never even visited, on the other side of the world, where I know no-one, to go and work 14 12hr days straight and live in a tent a 1.5hr heli flight from civilisation

What bad things could happen? You have a job, you're getting money, your bills are paid, that's all that matters. Everything else is an adventure.

Posted : 30/06/2011 2:03 pm

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