Ep.#27 - Earthmoving, migrating & angry Aussie humour with Michael

In this episode, we meet @the_english_earthmover Michael, an earthmoving operator who migrated to Australia from the UK a little over 6 years ago. We discuss the challenges operators face, the transition from the UK to Australia, the future of earthmoving equipment and share a few laughs about the guys you work with. Michael also has an amazing collection of images he's been capturing over the years which he shares on his Instagram Profile @the_english_earthmover. We also cover some big changes for Michaels future as he's soon to become a father

Timestamps:

01:15 Michael’s role in Fifo/Mining

03:31 Big Machines

06:10 Challenges of an operator. 

08:37 Workplace incidence

10:43 Operator’s and back injuries

14:41 Experience of migrating from the UK to Australia. Culture, lifestyle and job differences?

20:46 The “Angry Aussie Earthmover”  

24:02 Exciting news for Michael and discussion around the impact of working in Fifo

26:30  Would you encourage you’re children to follow your path?

27:29 The future of Excavation and Earthmoving

31:39 Advice for the transition into Fifo and Australia

35:31 Poor crib hut advice

38:06 Michael’s advice on dealing with feeling overwhelmed or down