May Lee, who spent 30 years at Hewlett-Packard, faced an unexpected layoff that prompted her to reconsider her career path. After an unsuccessful job search, she discovered seasonal work opportunities in Antarctica, a continent she had previously visited twice. Lee secured a role as a supply technician, where her responsibilities included operating a forklift, checking cargo and carrying out physically demanding tasks. The experience offered a refreshing change from her previous desk-based corporate career.
