I spent over 12 months on Barrow island and the 26/9 is hard yards.
Especially since in the beginning as there was SFA to do after work and every one fed off the shitty vibe.
The new accommodation... well you would pay for rooms like that.
Wouldn't pay much mind you but they are pretty nice, best accom I have ever had.

Having said that, I don't know any where a truck driver can earn $180k, never exceed 60km/hr and never drive more than 45mins at a time.
For a 10hr day.

If you like the money you suck it up, if you don't..... well it is FIFO.
FIT IN or FUCK OFF.
I hate sooks on a work site and I LOATH unions that enable them.
Safety in another story.

12 Months was enough for me. Now I'm 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off and still make $150k+.
MUA for the win.