Is it ever too late to switch careers?

In this episode of Rerouting Life with Nourin & Sunil, we talk about career changes, fear of failure, money concerns, and the pressure of “what will people think.”

We share personal experiences and practical insights on why you’re not starting from scratch, how to plan your switch, and how to know when it’s time to move on.

If you feel stuck, confused, or afraid to start over — this one’s for you.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast reflects our personal opinions and experiences and is for informational purposes only. We are not providing professional advice and do not represent any organization or institution.

What is a PhD really like?

In this episode, we talk about the biggest myths vs reality of doing a PhD, from expecting a structured path to facing complete uncertainty, self-doubt, and figuring things out as you go.

We also dive into what research actually looks like, what it means to work on something like virtual battery simulations, and how skills like reading and writing research papers evolve over time.

This is an honest conversation about the highs, the confusion, and the growth that comes with a PhD.

In this episode:

• Expectations vs reality of a PhD
• Why it feels unstructured and uncertain
• Common myths (and what actually happens)
• Self-doubt and personal growth
• Advice for students considering a PhD

If you’re thinking about doing a PhD, already in one, or just curious about what it’s really like then this one’s for you.

⚠️ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own, based on our personal experiences. They do not constitute professional advice of any kind. We are not representing the views of any company, institution, university, or community. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance where appropriate.

🎙️ About the Podcast

Rerouting Life with Nourin & Sunil is about real conversations on careers, decisions, and figuring life out when things don’t go as planned.

New episodes every Tuesday.

Welcome to the very first episode of Rerouting Life with Nourin & Sunil - a space where we talk honestly about career, ambition, self-doubt, and the reality of figuring life out.

In this episode, Nourin shares her journey of moving from India to Canada for her MBA, navigating odd jobs despite being overqualified, dealing with rejection, building experience through unpaid work, and finally getting her first career breakthrough.

This is not a “perfect success story.” It’s about discomfort, resilience, starting from scratch, and learning how to create your own opportunities when nothing seems to be working.

If you’ve ever felt lost, behind, or unsure about your path - this conversation is for you.

⚠️ DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own, based on our personal experiences. They do not constitute professional advice of any kind. We are not representing the views of any company, institution, university, or community. Listeners and viewers are encouraged to seek professional guidance where appropriate.

Rerouting Life with Nourin & Sunil is a podcast about career, growth, self-doubt, and everything that comes with figuring life out. From moving countries to changing paths, from ambition to uncertainty, we talk about the parts no one prepares you for.

No perfect answers. Just honest conversations.

About us:

Nourin is a marketing strategist, an MBA, and a creative nerd. She started building her career in Canada and then moved to London and now is a digital nomad (at least that's what she believes :P).

Sunil is a PhD in Electrochemical Science from Imperial College London and loves to write and read poetries. He is an IIT Delhi Alumnus, equal parts overthinker and risk-taker, he question everything but goes for it anyway.