Some of the common issues and feelings that fifo couples are faced with are –
- Loneliness
- Getting ahead financially – but no end date in sight for FIFO
- Exhaustion for workers and their partners
- Feeling a lack of practical or emotional support
- Routine being interrupted
- Recovery from work effecting quality time
- Build up in feelings of excitement about coming home and then disappointment – having different expectations
- Growing apart as a couple
- Sadness and turmoil about leaving family again
- Lack of quality time and intimacy
Article Title: Issues affecting fifo workers and couples Article By: Vision Counselling and Psychology, Perth Western Australia Web Address: www.visioncounselling.com.au Published: 09/04/2014 Image Reference: Dollar Photo Club
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