Dream job alert! Count penguins and run a post office in Antarctica

Good news for all those who are looking for a job in the world’s most remote place. Yes, you read that right. The world’s remotest post office, in Antarctica, is looking for eligible candidates. Reportedly, those selected for the job will be required to spend around five months at the Port Lockroy post office, on the beautiful Goudier Island.

Latest report suggests that the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) will be forming a new team at Port Lockroy, for which vacancies are available for gift shop assistant, base leader, shop manager, and a post office assistant from November this year to March next year.
The Trust tweeted on this and stated, “Dream of waking up and seeing Antarctica in all its glory? Penguins plodding around, the sun peeking over snow capped mountains. A job like no other," further informing job seekers that they would be able to protect Antarctica's heritage and environment through this recruitment. The requirements for this job are environmental awareness, physical fitness, and knowledge of minimum-impact living are prerequisites for the jobs.
It further added that interested candidates can apply till April 25 this year. The vacancies are open only for those who have the right to work in the UK. Physical fitness, knowledge of minimum-impact living and environmental awareness are a must for the job.

Applications are welcome till April 25, whereas only those with the right to work in the United Kingdom are eligible to apply. Also, this is the first time when the official site of UKAHT is being thrown open for the general public.
Since the advertisement has been posted online, many users have shown interest in the job profile.

So, hurry up if you have been dreaming of Antarctica!

1. Can you legally go to Antarctica?
   As of 2020, there are around 54 counties party to the treaty. No visa is required to visit Antarctica since no country owns it. So, if you are a citizen of a country that is a signatory of the Antarctic Treaty, you do need to get permission to travel to Antarctica. This is nearly always done through tour operators.
2. What is required to go to Antarctica?
   To enter into Antarctica, a valid passport is required. It is also required for travel through the country or countries that you transit through enroute to and from Antarctica.
3. How is the weather normally in Antarctica?
   Antarctica's average annual temperature ranges from about −10 °C on the coast to −60 °C at the highest parts of the interior. Near the coast, the temperature can exceed +10 °C in summer and fall to below −40 °C in winter.