Desperate Times Podcast

#20 - Job Hunt Desperation: Scam Messages, Awkward Interviews & Lucky Breaks


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Looking for a job in today’s world feels like a full-time job in itself. In this episode of Desperate Times, Varun opens up about his own rollercoaster job hunt — from scam job offers and sketchy freelance gigs to endless rejections and exhausting application processes. He even shares a wild interview experience in a taboo industry and reflects on what these moments taught him about persistence, red flags, and the state of hiring today.


If you’ve ever felt stuck in your job search or questioned the strange opportunities that land in your inbox, this conversation will feel all too familiar.


✨ Tune in for an honest look at the ups, downs, and “you won’t believe this” stories from the job market.

Music Credits:
♪ Marshmallow (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7KYdqVND4o&ab_channel=LuKremBo


00:00 Desperate Times: The Job Hunt Begins

02:23 The Bizarre Job Interview Experience

05:15 The Unexpected Job Offer: Content Formatter at Aloe

07:57 Interviewing for a Job in the Adult Industry

10:51 The Frustration of Job Application Processes

13:45 Miscommunication in the Hiring Process

16:21 The Need for Change in Hiring Practices

17:05 Navigating LinkedIn Connections and Credibility

20:03 Safety Concerns in Networking

20:55 The Rise of WhatsApp Scams

22:36 Ghosting in Job Applications

26:41 The Importance of Communication in Hiring

28:20 Creating Opportunities in Desperate Times

30:03 Persistence in Job Applications

32:47 Lessons from Desperation in Job Searching

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