In Episode #19, We meet Marko the extroverted retired Supervisor, formerly an aircraft technician working on F-111 fighter jets in the Australian Airforce, he later went on to work on a number of projects worldwide where he implemented a lot of management skills he learnt in the military, and also learnt a lot of his own. He tells us tales of adventures he’s been on and also shares with us an absurd habit of his, and has some very strong messages all throughout the episode. His no nonsense filter free character will keep you entertained through the shit parts, so if you want to laugh and learn about the role of a supervisor and the pressures and challenges they face. Get stuck in!
Timestamps for questions and Topics of discussion
00:35 Marko Introduction
01:28 Beer Review
Stalkbook
03:28 Marko’s Airforce background and transition to Fifo
04:47 Do you find the Airforce Similar to fifo in your job role?
05:30 Do you find the Airforce Similar to fifo in terms of Lifestyle?
06:18 Marko’s Burn off
06:49 Cape York Motorcycle adventure with a severely underprepared hygienic Japanese Man
09:17 Morals, Values and how Marko rolls as a Supervisor in Fifo
12:06 Dealing with expectations to stay strong as a Supervisor
13:03 Dealing with personal issues with the weight managing a team
14:25 Biggest challenge as a supervisor
15:45 The effect Fifo has on Marriage
18:14 Effect of Fifo on family life
19:56 Fifo Money Management Tip
20:46 Typical Projects duration for Marko in Fifo
21:38 What retirement looks like for Marko
23:37 Highlight of Working in Fifo
25:32 Living overseas and travelling in Fifo
26:51 Marko’s Book recommendation
28:21 What Marko learnt from a Failure
29:30 Marko’s absurd habit
31:02 Marko’s blogg Where you can follow him
32:37 Advice for young people to listen to and to ignore
33:45 Discussion on a few resources for fifo kids (My fifo Calendar & Aaron whites Books for Children)
35:22 Marko’s Message for all Fifo Workers