Thanks for your thoughts
I'm really not thinking too deeply about working in the mine. I just think it'll be an interesting stint and have no sights set on a timeline, I just take the best job available where I am (and this is a place I enjoy. I also would like to get into the craftsmanship side of gold/rocks and make jewelry (for personal use mostly, but possibly to sell)
My biggest hesitation with this job was finding housing, which until yesterday I was fretting about. The boss left a message yesterday saying "we had another guy ditch out on us and I need you up here, whatever it takes...I'll put you in a hotel too man"
So far between each interaction with the boss I've felt very appreciated, already...makes me want to dive into this learning experience and work hard as I'm getting those good vibes of loyalty already. He asked via voicemail today if I could start tomorrow but given that they're not working this weekend I said I've got some chores to handle beforehand but I texted him saying "I'm fully committed, be there Sunday to work Monday"