"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 an Antarctic research organization is 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-an exceptionally generous package. Even considering the extreme working conditions, the level of real compensation is high enough that many applicants are likely to seriously consider heading to Antarctica.

British Antarctic Survey (BAS). BAS

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 cover a wide range of roles, including chefs, plumbers, carpenters, plant operators, boat handlers, meteorological observers, and radio operators, encompassing 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 costs for accommodation, meals, and transportation, as well as 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, Operations Manager at the British Antarctic Survey, explained, "To maintain a community, we need a variety of roles such as chefs, plumbers, carpenters, and technicians. People working at our bases do ordinary jobs, but the place itself is truly extraordinary."

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

However, the high compensation comes with clear trade-offs. Antarctica is shrouded in complete 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 briefly leaving food or drinks outside will cause them to freeze instantly.

British Antarctic Survey (BAS). BAS

"A Workplace, a Home, and a Family All in One"

Despite this, employee satisfaction on site is reportedly high. Phil Coleman, a carpenter currently working at the Halley VI Antarctic Research Station, said, "The experience and skills I've gained here are a tremendous asset in the real world." He added, "The Antarctic base is not just a research facility; it's a team, a home, and a family. I originally planned to work here for just one season, but I've returned every season for the past six years, and I have no intention of stopping anytime soon," expressing his affection for the place.