No. My DH has always done Fifo type work, since we first met. We struggle when we are apart. I tend to grow resentful, and on his return i feel like an intruder is messing up my house/routines etc.

I accept that work is important, but your DH hasn't even started looking. He may find something turns up unexpectedly and it might be perfect. He may also be more likely to get offered a job as he has a family and stability, which might be lacking in other applicants. It's great he loves his work. Hopefully that comes through to prospective employers. I do get that it's tough. My sister lives in FNQ and she is an IT consultant. She mostly works in Melbourne, but has no kids, so it's not such an issue.