From fashion-forward streets to icy sidewalks, Montreal is equal parts charm and chaos, especially when you’re new, hungry, and only fluent in English.

In this episode, Sakshi and Varun dive into what it’s really like living in Montreal:

👠 Fashion that rivals New York

🥐 Bureaucracy that’ll test your patience

📈 Inflation that hits hard

🍛 And the never-ending quest for good Indian food

Plus, we talk about navigating life in French (with Google Translate, of course), getting directions from strangers, and why Montreal is a whole vibe, just not always an easy one.

If you’re a newcomer, immigrant, or just someone who’s been there, this one’s for you.

From freezing winters to sweaty summers, Canada really gives us everything. In this episode, your hosts Varun and Sakshi share how we actually cope with the extreme seasonal shifts — from layering up like marshmallows in February to pretending it’s summer the second it hits 10°C.We chat about:☃ Our winter survival tips (mental + physical!)🌞 Why summer here feels so sacred🍂 Seasonal routines, mood swings, and how we actually feel about daylight savings🌧 The weird in-between weather and how it messes with our wardrobesWhether you're new to Canada or just here for the relatable rants, this one’s for you.👇 Let us know in the comments: Which Canadian season is YOUR villain origin story?🎧 Listen in and laugh with us — because if we don’t joke about the weather, we’ll probably cry.

In this episode of Desperate Times, we’re talking about the emotional, cultural, and logistical rollercoaster of finding part-time jobs as international students in Canada. On-campus, off-campus, underpaid, under-the-table — we’re laying it all out.Whether you’ve lived it or are living it now, this one’s for you. 🎧#DesperateTimesPodcast #InternationalStudentLife #StudentJobsCanada #SurvivalStories #PartTimeHustle

Moving to Canada seemed exciting—until reality hit.In this episode of Desperate Times, we take you back to our first chaotic week in a brand-new country. From student orientations and confusing bank accounts to apartment hunting disasters and culture shocks, we were two clueless immigrants trying to figure it all out.🎙️ If you’re a newcomer, an international student, or just love a good ‘starting from scratch’ story—this one’s for you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and follow to hear more honest immigrant stories every Thursday.

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.

#DesperateTimesPodcast #FirstJob #LifeAfterCollege #FirstJobStories #Burnout #Freefood #Podcast

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