Some great info! Thanks guys!

ssskiwi- so your saying the vic mines have trouble finding workers? May have to look into that.

Casey- congrats on the job! I wouldn't really care where abouts the job is as long as it included flights home every fortnight, seems the more remote the area the bigger the pay cheque obviously. I also have my hc license so that would help.

Shoota- exactly what I was thinking! Staying there for 1,2 or 3 years and I would be set for life! Buy a house, start my shop up and be happy as he'll. It's a small sacrifice to take a huge step in life. My gf and I only see each other for 2 days a week now, so we will manage easily.