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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
I earned £100,000-a-year doing a job no one wants – it was easy money but it had a sinister dark side
A DAD has revealed how he earns £100,000 a year doing a job no one wants - but there's an ominous catch. At his peak, Lachie Samuel was raking in almost $5,000 (around £3,700) a week which he splurged on drinks at the pub. 5 5 Lachie left home at 19 to become a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) in the Western Australian mines - five days of gruelling labour followed by two days at home. When he started, the lifestyle was challenging but cushioned by the hefty pay package he received at the end of the month. He told News AU: 'You would do a 12 hour shift, come back to camp, hit the gym, then head straight to the pub and order as many drinks as you wanted." But while the pay was "more money than he knew what to do with", Lachie soon discovered the dark side of working in such remote locate for long stretches of time. As isolation crept in, the bright-eyed youngster soon found himself splurging his hard-earned cash on alcohol and drugs. But it was in 2013 when his world was turned upside down. He received a call informing him that his partner had attempted to take her own life. After seeking advice from his team leader, he was told that "if she really wanted to do it, she would have". Instead of going home, he decided to stay put in Kargoolie - burying his sadness in work. He asked to switch from five days on and two days off to four weeks work and just one week off - a decision he later came to deeply regret. I make £80,000 doing an entry level job no one wants - and some of my pals earned even more than I do Soon after, Lachie and his partner broke up which hurtled him into a "dark place". He started picking fights with co-workers and was eventually asked to leave and return to Perth where he had no friends or family. Lacking in a support network and carrying "a lot of shame" Lachie squandered his savings on alcohol, drugs and womanising. Soon after, his ex-partner called to tell him she was pregnant with his child. What is FIFO work? FLY-in fly-out or FIFO work in Australia has grown in popularity with the expansion of the mining and resources sectors. They help to build and operate the mines and are provided with food and shelter during their stay. Workers travel to remote locations where they are rostered on for a set number of work days on site and then rest days at home. FIFO workers can be anything from engineers and electricians, to nurses, security guards, chefs and crane operators. They serve a key role in Australia's mining industry. It's difficult work, which has recently been glamorised online for being so lucrative. Source: Bravus mining resources But after months failing to prove himself as a dad, he said, they moved to the east coast. Having finally found purpose again as a parent, the move felt like losing that "last bit of identity" which tragically pushed him to the brink of collapse. 'I remember the moments after, crying, thinking about how I nearly took my daughter's dad. I'm really lucky that being the selfish person I was, I chose to find something in being a better person for her' he said. After trying to take his own life and swimming in a sea of debt, the dad was forced back to the mines where he spent the next three years. Now, Lachie shares his experiences with his own mental health struggles with other FIFE workers to help others in the industry. His advice for anyone looking to get into FIFO is to ask yourself why you want to be there and what about the work attracts you. Over the last few years, social media has been flooded with content promoting the lifestyle. But Lachy has warned keen FIFO workers: 'You should know that your room will be mouldy, the toilet won't be cleaned, there's gunk everywhere. You just hope that the bed has been changed since the last person.' 5 5
Forbes
26-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
5 Remote Jobs Paying $200,000+ Available Now: Full Time With Benefits
5 Remote Jobs Paying $200,000+ Available Now: Full Time With Benefits Here are five newly posted, high-paying remote jobs accepting applications right now! The salaries range from $200,000 up to $350,000 a year with great benefit packages. Do you wish you could earn great pay while working from home? Already working from home but want to upgrade to a more senior leadership role? One or more of these remote jobs may be exactly what you're looking for. Available Now: 5 Full-time, Remote Jobs with Benefits Each of the following remote jobs have very recently been posted or reposted on LinkedIn. The corresponding information accurately reflects the job details and status as of the date and time of this publication. 1. VP of Strategy – Hire Point Recruiting. 2. VP of Strategic Insights and Business Operations – Niche. 3. Enterprise Change Management Executive – Korn Ferry. 4. Chief of College Advancement & Partnerships – KIPP Foundation. 5. Engagement Manager – Life Sciences Strategy Consulting – Norstella. Things to Consider About Remote Jobs. Before applying for remote jobs, consider what you hope to gain by securing one. Simply put, remote jobs aren't better or worse than traditional, in-person jobs, but they are different. I recommend you consider and evaluate these three (3) key insights before applying or interviewing for a remote job. By doing so, you'll gain critical information and will learn: Finally, make note that the above remote jobs are currently active. However, the companies have full discretion to modify or remove any job posting at any time. As such, don't hesitate to apply for jobs that interest you. If you have questions about any remote job, reach out directly to the companies or organizations. Recommended reading: Nail The Interview: Answer 'Why Should We Hire You' Like A Pro Top 10 Companies Hiring Work-From-Anywhere Remote Jobs In 2025 3 Of The Top-Paying Freelance Jobs For 2025
