Desperate Times Podcast

Part-time job hunting as an international student in Canada? It’s not just resumes and interviews—it’s survival mode.

Sakshi and Varun talk about what no one prepares you for:

• On-campus vs off-campus realities

• Under-the-table gigs and unpaid trials

• Cultural curveballs and mental tolls

  
  

If you’ve ever stood in line with your resume or Googled “student job Canada,” you’ll feel this one.

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What happens when two immigrants land in Canada with zero idea what’s going on? Absolute chaos—and some great stories.

In this episode, Sakshi and Varun rewind to their first week in Canada:

• Orientation nerves and direction confusion

• Apartment hunting fails

• Bank accounts, phone plans, and other “simple” tasks that weren’t

• Major culture shocks and tiny wins that kept us going

New country. No clue. If you’ve ever had to start over from scratch—you’ll get it.

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Think working at a 5-star hotel is all glam and luxury? Think again.In this episode, Sakshi spills the tea on her first job in hospitality sales—where the the politics was exhausting, and the sexism? Loud. From cold calls and corporate banquets to burnout and breakdowns, this one’s a raw look behind the velvet curtain.🎙 Varun takes the host seat this time, asking all the questions you’d want answered—how she got the job, what really went down, and why she finally said “enough.”If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that looked good on paper but drained you daily… this one’s for you.👇 Drop your first job story in the comments—we’re reading them all.

First jobs aren’t all free food and happy hours… sometimes it’s pure chaos. 🍔😭

In this episode, Varun spills the REAL story of his first job — the wins, the mistakes, and everything in between.

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Not every shift was chaos.

Sometimes, it was the food, the people, or that one guest who made your week.

Here’s to the good days, the great memories—and the reason we signed up for this industry in the first place. ✨

🎙️ Tune into Ep 4 of Desperate Times — streaming now!

We’ve worked in hotels—and we’ve seen things. 👀From wild guest requests to 3AM chaos, we’re finally spilling the tea 🍵If you’ve ever worked in hospitality (or been that guest 👀), this one’s for YOU. 💥#DesperateTimesPodcast #HotelLife #HospitalityStories #SpillTheTea #IndianPodcasters #ImmigrantVoices #CustomerServiceFails #BehindTheScenes #NightmareGuests #RelatableAF

In this episode, we’re talking about what pushed us to take the leap—from voice notes to recording mics, and why we’re calling this ‘Desperate Times.’

If you’ve ever sat on an idea too long because you weren’t sure it was “good enough,” this one’s for you.

💡 It all starts somewhere.

🎧 Ep 2 is now LIVE!

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🎙️ Welcome to the Desperate Times Podcast! 🎙️

In this very first episode, meet your hosts, Varun & Sakshi, as we dive into our journeys of career switching and navigating the world of marketing. From the bold moves to the unexpected setbacks, we’re sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of it all.

If you’ve ever thought about making a career pivot or just want to hear some real talk about the world of Hospitality, this one's for you!

💬 Let us know in the comments—have you ever considered switching careers?

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