Update: I rebuilt that FIFO roster & salary tool based on your feedback. Roast the new version. ⚒️

G'day everyone,

A while back, I shared a basic tool I built to help manage the FIFO lifestyle. A bunch of you from r/mining tested it out and gave me some incredibly brutal (but very fair) feedback on what was missing.

I took the criticism on the chin, scrapped a lot of it, and spent the last few months rebuilding it from the ground up to actually fit how we live and work in 2026.

Here is what I added based on your comments:

• Fixed the Roster Mess: The old version was clunky. The new one has a clean "On-Site" vs "R&R" toggle. It auto-syncs countdowns so your partner actually knows when you're sleeping and when you're flying back, without the endless text updates.
• 2026 Salary Benchmarking: A lot of you mentioned the pay gap on site is wild right now. I built a visual gauge—you punch in your role (e.g., Driller's Offsider, Shift Boss) and it shows exactly where you sit against current industry averages. Great for knowing if you're getting stitched up.
• A Way to Help the Greenies: Half the posts on this sub are grads asking how to break in. I built a lightweight "Mentor" portal where seniors/tradies can find a place to find a clue with

I’m calling the updated project FIFOS.life