Want to earn £50k & not have to spend a PENNY? You’ll need to move to one of the most extreme places on Earth first
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CASH-STRAPPED Brits can earn over £50,000 a year by applying for a range of new jobs, but they would have to move to one of Earth's the most extreme environments. The roles are currently up for grabs at the most southerly location on the globe: Antarctica.
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British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for new employees to work at its research stations on the icy continent. Carpenters, chefs, electricians, plumbers, boating officers, plant operators and more are encouraged to apply for jobs that offer the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Successful applicants will contribute to science which is critical for understanding our changing world. Applicants should check the specific job advert for the relevant closing date with contracts starting anytime between May and September this year. Salaries start at £29,000/year with a benefits package.
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A Health and Safety Advisor is currently advertised with an annual salary of £51,200 to £56,400. All living expenses are covered – including accommodation, food, travel, specialist clothing, tools and training. The first batch of the jobs – including a diving officer, meteorological observer and ocean scientist - are now on the BAS website.
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Eloise Saville is a carpenter at Halley VI Research Station, which sits on an ice shelf and is the furthest south of the BAS facilities. This is her first season in Antarctica. She said: “This job is unlike anything I’ve ever done before. "I scrape ice off wood, drive skidoos and build things in one of the most extreme places on Earth, yet it’s funny how quickly it all feels normal.
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