biznes trend sLife without Internet: Working in Antarctica After Leaving IT
59-year-old May, formerly a marketer at HP, left the IT sector after being laid off and went to work in Antarctica. Last year she started her career as a supply manager at a polar station, and this season plans to take on the role of broadcasting engineer.
Life conditions on the continent differ by extreme isolation. Complete lack of internet connection deprives employees of their usual digital entertainment.
- The main way of leisure remains live communication with colleagues in the common dining room
- Only a few nightclubs are available for evening rest
Working under such conditions requires high stress resistance. Employees note that when experiencing professional burnout, they often hide their condition from others, although external signs of the problem are usually obvious.
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