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  1. clovis_noobson

    Choice between graduate rail engineer in mining and geotechnical engineer in office

    Thank you LittleInch You hit the nail on the regret part. The allure of the untaken path can distract and make one regrets. Instead of regret, I will double the effort and focus on my chosen path. Cheers!
  2. clovis_noobson

    Choice between graduate rail engineer in mining and geotechnical engineer in office

    Thank you for the patience on my answer. The coffee catch up with my lead went well and he actually suggested against going to the FIFO job (I indirectly mentioned FIFO in our conversation, he picked it up right away). I actually also started working casually, 2 days now, at the office. Only...
  3. clovis_noobson

    Choice between graduate rail engineer in mining and geotechnical engineer in office

    Thank you everyone for your response. Your responses helped me see the larger picture of where each path might go, especially the mining job. To answer some of your questions: @LittleInch Thank you for bringing forth your experience and thoughts. The rotation I agree is horrible. I will be...
  4. clovis_noobson

    Choice between graduate rail engineer in mining and geotechnical engineer in office

    Hi LittleInch, 5-2 4-3 means I would work 5 days on site for the first week, take 2 days off, and then 4 days on site for the next week, take 3 days off, and repeat that again for the next fortnight cycle. From what I understand, miner often prefers equal roster (14-14, 8-8, etc...) so that they...
  5. clovis_noobson

    Choice between graduate rail engineer in mining and geotechnical engineer in office

    I am at a cross road where I received two offers, one from a mining company (owner of the mine) and one from a tier 1 design and consulting company. The mine is in Western Australia, roster being 5-2 & 4-3 at 56 hours pw, as a rail engineer. The design & consult job is in South Australia (I live...

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