Working in Antarctica

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  • Yes

    Votes: 84 92.3%
  • No

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Depends on the job

    Votes: 6 6.6%

  • Total voters
    91
  • Poll closed .
That's why I say that a social scientist would be invaluable.

Now that is really the first time I have ever heard someone say that, thanks :blush: :lol: ! Where I come from, we are generally seen as... well... taxi drivers, but less qualified ones. If it hasn´t anything to do with machinery, mathematics, cars etc. it must be completely useless. Argh, going off topic again, sorry.
 
I would definatley go. It would be a great expirence to go there, I like cold weather and 4 times normal pay just makes things even greater.
 
So, is there an application I can fill out somewhere?

Just about to ask the same thing.

I would do this in a second.

Edit: Doesn't NASA doing things with running experiments all the thing with people?
 
I'd go if I could get free Internet and reasonably warm, safe accommodations. For four times the pay that is. Not just for the hell of it.
 
While looking for a job recently I ran across this posting on craigslist:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/fbh/347889369.html

Dining Room Attendant 2007-2008
Experience Antarctica via NANA Services

Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work at or near the geographic South Pole?

Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. NANA Services, subcontractor for Raytheon, is currently looking for Dining Room Attendants to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer Antarctic research stations for various periods of time beginning in August of 2007.

The majority of our deploying, contract positions are located at McMurdo Station and they generally begin in August or October/early November and run through the following February. 13-month contracts generally begin in August or October and Winter-over contracts generally begin in February and run through August or October. We are looking for PRIMARY & ALTERNATE employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position and the Alternate is next in line to deploy should Primary person be unable to meet position/deployment requirements.
Requirements

In addition to your skills and experience, you must meet several other requirements that have been established under the guidance of the National Science Foundation. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of an employment offer.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• You must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain one.
• After receiving an offer of employment, you must pass:
o A pre-employment background check.
o A pre-employment drug screen.
o Stringent physical and dental examinations.

Once hired, you must comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedures, and be committed to completing your employment contract in Antarctica.

NOTE: Only authorized personnel are allowed on all U.S. stations and vessels. Your spouse, children, pets, etc. are not allowed to travel to Antarctica at any point during your contract.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing customer service and performing duties that support efforts to produce and serve high quality food.

Displays a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, as outlined by the Supervisor, Food Service.

Performs daily tasking in an efficient and thorough manner, as instructed by Dining Room Attendant, Lead.

Stocks/replenishes all ancillary food items and non-food items, as detailed by tasking sheet, during and between meal hours; monitor quantities of items used and adjust stock levels according to usage.

Responsible for preparing and chilling sufficient beverages and frozen dessert mixes to support usage by the community.

Coordinates with Cooks to ensure timely transfer and scraping of dirty pots to pot-washing area.

Able to work in a team unit composed of diverse personalities.

Displays self-motivation in physically challenging and atypical work environment.

Performs other duties as required.

Send your email and resume for this position to human.resources@nanaservices.com if you like to live on the edge and are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

NANA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Requirements:
Education: A minimum of a High school education or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of six months food service wait staff and/or bussing.
Security Clearance Requirement: None
Field of Interest: Facilities
Job Type: Temporary
Work Location: Antarctica





Location: Antarctica
Compensation: $377/week
 
No way, I rather be in a temperate climate near civilization.
 
Why not, get a new experience, get a lot of extra cash, and finally find a place that can't escape the annoyances of everyday life like advertisements and politics.
 
Wrong Pole, guys... :rolleyes: There are no moose in Antarctica, and I have never heard of anybody building igloos there either.

Jeez, cut a guy some slack, you're probably not going to find anyone named "WellInsulatedQuonsetHutDude" on the internet, and I'd be more appropriate than "PalmFrondShackDude" at least.

And I certainly know that there are no moose in Antarctica (at least none without frequent flyer miles), just like there are no penguins up north, that's how I got so much mileage out of telling credulous lower-48ers how the penguin problem in my igloo reminded me of how bats and squirrels infest the occasional attic farther south. :lol:
 
Jeez, cut a guy some slack, you're probably not going to find anyone named "WellInsulatedQuonsetHutDude" on the internet, and I'd be more appropriate than "PalmFrondShackDude" at least.

And I certainly know that there are no moose in Antarctica (at least none without frequent flyer miles), just like there are no penguins up north, that's how I got so much mileage out of telling credulous lower-48ers how the penguin problem in my igloo reminded me of how bats and squirrels infest the occasional attic farther south. :lol:
It simply irritates me that some people insist on having penguins at the North Pole and Inuit/igloos at the South Pole. It irritates me when penguins are shown with Santa Claus, and wearing cute winter hats.
 
It simply irritates me that some people insist on having penguins at the North Pole and Inuit/igloos at the South Pole. It irritates me when penguins are shown with Santa Claus, and wearing cute winter hats.

And me as well, though I've mostly gotten over it. I haven't gotten over folks inability to spell Arctic and Antarctic with two C's, though.
 
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