Women on Ice

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LONDON (Reuters) - Fancy something different? The British Antarctic Survey may have just the job.

The scientific research organization has launched a recruitment drive to attract tradeswomen.

The organization is looking for female electricians, plumbers, carpenters, steel erectors, chefs and boat handlers to work for six to 18 months at its five research stations on and around the Antarctic.

"Where else can you work in an environment surrounded by penguins, seals and icebergs and climb down a crevasse during your lunch hour?" said Jill Thomson, head of building services at the BAS.

The starting salary is 18,338 pounds ($34,640) plus an Antarctic allowance. All food, accommodation and travel are paid for.

 

[wdlove]

Certainly not what I was expecting. My first thought was woman's ice skating, one of my favorite Olympic events. According to the article it sounds like a great work opportunity in Antarctica. The rewards probably would be well worth the isolation. Definitely a very worthwhile activity.

 

[miloblithe]

Come to Antarctica! Be surrounded by dudes!

 

[wwooden]

I bet it was some desperate guys who are up there right now that summit this as a "job opportunity" for women.

 

[obeygiant]

Come to Antarctica! Be surrounded by dudes!

surrounded by randy dudes.

 

[MongoTheGeek]

surrounded by randy dudes.

Randy dudes with nothing else to spend the money on...

 

[Blue Velvet]

Pity they don't need any graphic designers.
Not getting much around here anyway...

 

[Mr. Anderson]

Come to Antarctica! Be surrounded by dudes!

18 months!?!? That's a long time to be away. I've spent some time in the Arctic and its no picnic - especially in winter. 24 hours of night, no sun, can be a real downer - it will be interesting to see if this actually works

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[Eevee]

I bet it was some desperate guys who are up there right now that summit this as a "job opportunity" for women.

TOO many desperate tradesmen. They should increase the salary to attract more potential "tradeswomen."

 

[Kato C.]

Temperatures on the continent range from 5 degrees Centigrade during the summer to minus 40 C in winter.

Nearly 30 percent of the 400 staff employed by BAS are women.

Minus 40 C (or -40 F, same thing) is not so bad....it is the wind that will cut through you like a knife. A mixed gender work group keeps eveyone more stable. If you think a bunch of horny guys is tough to manage, try a group of catty, isolated women. I doubt much "let's keep warm together under the covers" goes on. Although, human nature being what it is.....

 

[KingSleaze]

I don't understand the comments about the extended nights (stay inside, keep the lights on), or the cold (stay inside). Granted, I retired from the Navy, serving in submarines (no windows, it's really dark if the lights get turned off).
I wouldn't mind going down to work. Unfortunately, I'm not a member of the target audience.