I landed a job in Antarctica at 60 after a grueling physical examination and background check. Here's how I got the job.
Source: Business Insider ·
When I was laid off from my tech job, I made a big career switch. I just didn't know how hard it would be to apply to a job in Antarctica.
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May Lee worked in Antarctica from October 2025 to February 2026 and has now returned for a new role.Courtesy of May LeeMay Lee successfully applied for a role at McMurdo Station in Antarctica at age 60.Jobs at McMurdo require an extensive background and health check, and are very competitive.She told Business Insider about the nearly seven-month job process, from application to deployment.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with May Lee, a 60-year-old broadcast engineer with GreyHawk Global at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. She previously worked there as a supply technician for Amentum after spending decades at HP, most recently as a marketing and communications manager. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.I was laid off from HP after 30 years, so I decided to look beyond tech jobs and pursue something different at 60.I had visited Antarctica twice for vacation and fell in love with it. At the time, I didn't know that you could work there. When I…