Beers With A Miner

Mad Mumzie shares stories and tips on living a mining lifestyle in Australia. As a dump truck operator for over 12 years, she wants you to know what it's really like. How to get in, how to thrive and survive in the mining industry-especially as a woman, how to make the most of your time working long hours, shift work and away from home. Interview style and audio blog episodes in a fun way help to shed light on a mysterious mining lifestyle to many.

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007: Binge Drinking Miners

Binge drinking, too often, especially around our loved ones, can make us a pain to be with at times, and oh yeah of course it’s not good for you. Please cut us hardworking miners some slack. A few beers on break should be ok...but it's all in the amount and the timing.

Apr 24, 2016•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7

006: Wannabe A Miner

How do you get a job in the mines? Where do you start? What do you need? Is there a number to ring? In this episode Mad Mumzie outlines 5 steps to start now toward your job as a dump truck operator. Many of these can also be used across other roles in the mining industry.

Apr 17, 2016•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6

005: Emotions at work

Mad Mumzie talks about an emotional day at work. Need a cup of cement and harden up? Toughen up princess!! Why are some people angry and cranky? Why are others emotional, sad, depressed? It can be tough at times, no matter what workplace you are in. How do you cope? How does Mad Mumzie cope, and what good can come from crying in your truck? Living a mining lifestyle and the FIFO way ain't always what it's cracked up to be. Listen in as you can hear a glimpse of what it's like as a dump truck ope...

Apr 11, 2016•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5

004: Brain Dead Trucki

Being a dump truck operator in the mining industry living a FIFO lifestyle does not have to be boring. Mad Mumzie discusses her blog post further about things you can do whilst working long hours away from home. These concepts can work for most who are working long hours, shift work away from home.

Apr 04, 2016•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4

003: Karen Part 2

What was it like the first time she sat in a huge dump truck? How is night shift? Camp life? Two way radios? Mining lingo and of course...driving the trucks! In this episode we chat again now that Karen has completed 3 shifts and the fun begins. Listen in to hear what it's really like as a newbie on a mine site learning to live the mining lifestyle and your first few shifts as a dump truck operator.

Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3

002: Karen Part 1: From Cleaner to Dump Truck Operator

Karen reached out for some help to get a job in the mines as a dump truck operator. In this episode we sit down for a chat about why she so desperately wants to work in the mining industry, steps taken so far and tips for others looking to do the same. We also celebrate some good news in part 2 as she has a start date! Now the fun begins. What can she expect, the next steps and her thoughts on her dream coming to reality.

Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 2

001: About Beers With a Miner

In this episode you will meet Mad Mumzie, your host, as she discusses the plan for her new podcast about living a mining lifestlye. FIFO is not just about getting on a plane, plenty of us bus and drive to work. Find out why Mad Mumzie has a passion to share what it is really like living this lifestyle. If you are a "wannabe" miner, already doing it, retired or family member working away from home, this podcast is for you! Many issues surrounding women working in male dominated roles are also cov...

Mar 29, 2016•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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