
In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton listed a job ad in a newspaper for his expedition to Antarctica. He knew the journey will not be easy so he kept it simple, brutal but honest. “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.” The expedition was not successful as Shackleton never made it to Antarctica, which makes this gloomy job listing utterly authentic.