"Annual Salary of 60 Million Won with Full Living Expenses Covered"... This Place Posts a Bold Job Opening

British Antarctic Survey's Bold Recruitment Draws Attention
Annual Salary of 60 Million Won... Full Support for Housing and Meals

A job posting from a research institution in Antarctica has been drawing significant attention. The position offers an impressive annual salary of up to 60 million won, along with full support for housing, meals, and transportation costs, covering all living expenses. Even when considering the extreme working environment, the level of actual compensation is high enough that a considerable number of applicants are expected to seriously consider heading to Antarctica.

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An Annual Salary of 60 Million Won Plus Living Expenses... "Looking for People to Work in Antarctica"

According to the British Daily Mail on January 21 (local time), the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) recently announced on its official website that it is recruiting staff to work at its Antarctic research stations. The positions include chefs, plumbers, carpenters, plant operators, boat handlers, meteorological observers, and radio operators, covering all aspects of research, maintenance, and operations.

The contract period is relatively flexible, ranging from a minimum of six months to a maximum of eighteen months. The annual salary starts at 30,000 pounds (approximately 59 million won), and all expenses for accommodation, meals, transportation, special workwear, and equipment are provided. With virtually no living expenses incurred on site, the actual take-home compensation is considered quite high.

Mike Bryan, Head of Operations at the British Antarctic Survey, explained, "To maintain a community, we need a variety of roles, including chefs, plumbers, carpenters, and engineers," adding, "People working at our base do ordinary jobs, but the location itself is truly extraordinary."

Is It Risky to Decide Based Only on Salary? ... The Extreme Environment Is 'Real'

However, the high compensation comes with clear trade-offs. Antarctica is shrouded in total darkness for more than half the year, and temperatures can plummet to minus 89.2 degrees Celsius. At minus 43 degrees, at least three layers of thermal clothing are required, and at temperatures below minus 50 degrees, five or more layers are essential. In this environment, even leaving food or drinks outside for a short time results in them freezing instantly.

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"A Workplace, a Home, and a Space Like Family"

Nevertheless, job satisfaction among those working on site is reportedly high. Phil Coleman, a carpenter currently working at the Halley VI Research Station in Antarctica, said, "The experience and skills I have gained here are a great asset in the real world." He added, "The Antarctic base is not just a research facility, but a team, a home, and a space like family," expressing his affection by saying, "I originally planned to work here for just one season, but I have returned every season for the past six years, and I have no intention of quitting anytime soon."