b'FLY-IN, FLY-OUTIm alone at any time, Morgan notes. Ifopportunity, and we support each othersThat said, the report stated that FIFO can Wayne isnt here, I can reach out and askgrowth opportunities, she says. Whenstrain relationships for those not cut out for help. I dont think thats somethingyou watch somebody whos happy andfor it, and many break down. For children, that you get in many businesses, so thestrategic, it really brings a balance tothe study reported that it most visibly selection [of an employer] is really key. our home. impacts discipline. Indeed, for some wives Technology too has made a huge differ- A recent Qubec study prepared jointlywe met, the father either does not really ence. When I first started on the drills,by The North Coast Womens Group andexercise discipline, or is a factor that alters youd get 20 minutes a week on a satel- The Northern Sustainable Developmentthe routine established with the children.lite phone, and before those came out, itResearch Chair supports this view. The was the two-way radio bounced throughstudy affirms that there are marital advan- Evidently, the FIFO lifestyle may not be mountains on repeaters and stuff, to talktages to FIFO arrangements, such asthe right fit for everyone, and there can be to home, recalls Mayner. As our kidsincreased independence and the positiveboth positives and negatives. For Mayner got older and technology advanced toimpact this can have on the equilibriumand his family, however, it has proved a FaceTime, I could have every conver- of the marriage itself. The study cites thewinning formula, both personally and sation pretty much face-to-face, whichage-old adage, Absence makes the heartprofessionally. For anyone considering made it a lot easier. Now, a lot of our drillsgrow fonder. While it may sound clich,a FIFO career, Mayner says you need to have Starlink. Its part of the package,many FIFO couples shared this view.be adaptable and resilient, have strong and you can communicate from justproblem-solving skills, and be able to about anywhere. The study also pointed out that the FIFOwork well in a team. A positive attitude, working arrangement allows familieswillingness to learn, and a passion for the RELATIONSHIP BOOST to set down roots in a one-home base On the relationship side, Morgan saysinstead of moving the entire family fromwork are also critical. If all the right parts perspective has helped immensely.one work location to another, whichare in place, FIFO can provide you with Instead of seeing the away times ascan be far more stressful, especiallya successful career, and some unique a deficit, we see them as a growthfor children. advantages to family life.COMMUNITY BUILDINGCementation works closely with Indigenous communities and mine owners to deliver a successful project rooted in respect for the land and supporting long-term benefits and opportunities for the local community.cementation.comIndigenous BUSINESS REPORT49CCAB - JUNE20241/2 Page Verticle | 4.583 x 7'