
Show Notes
A couple of days before fly out, something shifts.
I get quieter. More emotional. More reflective.
After 16 years of FIFO, Iâve learned that sometimes we start saying goodbye before our partner has even left.
In this episode, I talk about the emotional lead-up to fly out, the pressure we put on ourselves to make every moment count, and why being present matters more than creating the perfect goodbye.
A heartfelt conversation for every FIFO partner who struggles with those last few days before swing.
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