FIFO should build your future, not own it.

I've seen the FIFO trap from both sides.

Before I worked in FIFO, I spent many years as a finance broker. I saw how high incomes could create real opportunity, but also how bigger loans, upgraded toys, debt and lifestyle commitments could quietly become golden handcuffs.

Since 2024, I've worked in FIFO passenger transport in Western Australia's Pilbara and now work as a FIFO supervisor. My wider background includes coach, school and public-passenger transport, along with transport management, driver training, team development and operational supervision.

Both perspectives have shown me the same thing: earning good money does not automatically create a better future. Without a clear direction, higher income can quickly become higher spending, bigger commitments and fewer choices.

I created The FIFO Trap to encourage honest conversations and provide practical tools that help people use FIFO as an opportunity to build savings, assets, choices and freedom.