Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. In this episode, we delve into the rollercoaster ride of Mad Mumzie’s daughter’s phone interview. We explore the tricky interview questions that threw her off and how she got through them The interview kicks off with a seemingly … Read more..
What’s it like driving a water cart in the mines, on night shift especially!? Plus Mad Mumzie has found some old recordings never released… until now. We start with Yowies on night shift filling up the water cart! Passionate chats from her donga after work to help Peeps wanting to … Read more..
Want to know more about mining life? Listen to this! Mitch & Mad Mumzie are going long in this epic happy hour/Sunday Session. From night shift, heat, flys, crib breaks, family matters, sunrises and sunsets… we cover it all. Also a rant or two from Mitch about social media and … Read more..
Engineer to Jumbo operator and podcaster. How did Matt Michael do that? Listen in as he shares what it is like working underground in mining in WA. Why did he start his podcast “Life of Mine?” Lots of fun and ..word of warning, this one is explicit for sure! But … Read more..
Mad Mumzie was on the ABC Country hour in Qld. Talking about her changed views on mining inquiries, and job security. Also heartfelt thoughts on the recent passing of a fellow mining family friend, Cobba, passed away on site in a coal mine. RIP ol mate x Catch up with … Read more..
** Due to unknown gremlins the podcast player is having a conniption!… Please look in your favourite podcast app for Beers With A Miner. episode 68… Brett J Jenkins wrote “A Boy Miner” 20 years after starting work in the mines. His reflections on being so young working with men … Read more..
Mad Mumzie’s passionate rant after one of her mentees quit her dream dump truck operator job because of sexual harassment. What about the women on the other crew where that guy has been moved to? Is it doing anything to change behaviour or just trying to ease a situation. Will … Read more..
Mad Mumzie shares with you her rediscovered writings about when she first started driving a truck in the mines. Reflecting back from the future. Helpful to those looking to work in the mines and also to learn more about Mad Mumzie, and how she got her start in the mines. … Read more..
My daughter and I were excited to fly together for the first time recently. At the airport to visit my 1 week old grandson, I began to ponder this question: Does working FIFO lifestyle take away the excitement of flying? My tradition is to have a beer in the bar … Read more..
