I live and work in Antarctica at 60 years old. From early wakeups to nightclubs, here's what a typical day is like.
After a layoff in tech, I now work a seasonal gig in Antarctica. It's unlike any job I've had before, and the social life here is even better.
May Lee, a 60-year-old seasonal supply technician at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, shares her typical day. She works from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with a strict schedule, but the community is close-knit. May wakes up at 6:30 a.m., gets ready by 7, and heads to work at 7:30. She tracks inventory and brings in cargo, often shoveling pathways to the warehouse in the morning.
The flight from Christchurch to Antarctica is via a C-17 jet, carrying cargo to McMurdo. Lunch at the cafeteria consists of a buffet, with fresh food available at the start of the season. The social calendar is packed with evening activities like crafting, line dancing, and radio shows, as well as nightclubs and Sundays' brunches.
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