Neville, the bush isnt for everyone.
I for one love my job and the perks that come with it. In my part of the world I get to stay at 5 star lodges and see animals on a daily basis that people spend thousands to see.
There is a lot less pressure and more freedom, while still expecting a high standard of professionalism (again, ignore the previous video....
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The pay, while crap when converted to home dollars, is more than enough to live comfortably on.
Perhaps it may not be something that will be done until your late 60's but I don't have to look hard to see a few guys that have come here, settled in and started a family, When they want a change, they just move to a different company.