I landed a job in Antarctica at 60 after a grueling physical examination and background check. Here's how I got the job.

Business Insider22 October 2026, 15:46 UTCAntarctica

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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