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This weekly podcast is dedicated to understanding what the West holds in store for the ever-growing immigrant community. While building a career and establishing financial stability are essential, blending in and becoming a contributing part of society is key to building a successful life. Join us as we talk about the challenges, the highs and the lows of our journey so far…..
In this episode we talk about our attempts at switching careers and all the steps you might need to take to successfully make a career change.
In this episode we talk about our attempts at switching careers and all the steps you might need to take to successfully make a career change.
In this episode we break down pay. From “unpaid” jobs to becoming a salaried employee, how remote work has changed the way companies are structuring salaries and if companies should be putting a dollar value on talent over time
In this episode we break down the pros and cons of Contract Work and how it compares to a full time job. We talk about our experiences around contract work and if taking the route of contract work was ultimately worth it in the end
Is remote work the first step towards a gig economy dominated way of working? Is Hybrid work for everyone or is the traditional model of going into the office the best way of moving forward ? On this week’s episode we attempt to answer some of these questions along with our thoughts on the future of remote work
As we reach the end of our first season of Just Hit Record, it’s time to reflect back at how and why we started this podcast. What was the intent and did we execute on that intent successfully. But most importantly, how much fun it’s been doing it all. We will be back with another season, but hopefully this time both in video and audio formats!
Brian is an American based out of Quebec, Canada. He's originally from upstate New York and has been in Quebec for about two years now. In our conversation with him, we try and understand what it feels like to be an American in a foreign land. From learning to be fluent in French to pursuing a successful career abroad and now nourishing the idea of a move to Europe to further his education, Brian is the embodiment of a global citizen in western society. Join us in our conversation as we talk about the similarities and differences between being an immigrant in America vs being an American expat abroad.
In our previous nugget, we spoke about investing in the US. This nugget is similar but pertains to the different investment accounts that can be availed in Canada.
Building wealth in North America can be very different from how wealth is amassed in one’s native country. In this episode, we go over some of the basics of why saving is important and why cash is not always king. With rising inflation, a volatile market and surging real-estate, we discuss how to navigate the route to financial success over the long term.
Planning your retirement early in your life might seem inconsequential, but in reality, the sooner you get started, the better it is. In this quick little nugget, we discuss the different investment/retirement accounts available to us in the US and how they can add to securing your future.
In this episode, we continue our conversation from last time about the difference in work-life balance in different cultures. We also talk about how the pandemic has re-defined the struggle to maintain this healthy balance.
We all talk about work-life balance but rarely do we talk about what do you fill your time with once you’ve achieved that balance. While for some it’s family, that’s not always an option for an immigrant or any single guy/gal moving away from home. In this quick chat, we discuss our hobbies and what strategies we’ve employed in the past to meet new people, how we spend our time in a way that has helped us grow outside of our professional lives as well discuss the epidemic of loneliness that seems to plague our generation across the globe.
Work-life balance has been an ongoing conversation for the past decade now. However, some cultures & societies value it more than others. What happens when those cultures clash. How does one adapt and why do the differences exist? Join us in this episode to discuss all this and more.
Salaries can be a dicey conversation, especially when it’s your first job abroad. What’s too high and what’s too low? What’s high for Texas might be too low a salary in Cali. We break down all of the above and more, in today’s nugget.
Starting your first job can be both exciting and stressful. Working anywhere in the US or Canada involves working with a talented pool of people, sourced from across the globe. In this episode, we discuss how to avoid cultural clashes, prevent being boxed into your presumed stereotype, and instead thrive from the diverse fabric of people around you.
Once you’ve secured that dream job, it’s likely you’ll relocate. Choosing a home in a new city is dependent on a lot of factors such as rent, proximity to work, but above all your personal preferences. In this quick nugget, we talk about how you should decide where you reside!
Starting your first job can be both exciting and stressful. Working anywhere in the US or Canada involves working with a talented pool of people, sourced from across the globe. In this episode, we discuss how to avoid cultural clashes, prevent being boxed into your presumed stereotype, and instead thrive from the diverse fabric of people around you.
Buying your first car is always special. However, that pleasant experience at times gets complicated when you're in a foreign land and on a visa. This nugget is aimed at letting you know what your options are and why owning a car, can at times, directly impact your career opportunities.
Getting a degree from the US does not guarantee you a chance at your dream company or your dream job. In fact, there is no guarantee of a job at all. Not only will you be competing with talent from across the globe, but the US immigration system won't make it easy for you either. Join us as we talk about the hurdles you will face and the possible solution to those bumps, on your road to success...
Moving to a new country entails re-building your identity in the books of the government as well. In this nugget, we discuss what a credit history is, why you should get a credit card at the earliest and much more!
Immigration is a complicated matter. How successful are you going to be at creating your new life and immigrating to a country is unfortunately not dependent on just your talent & credentials. From the political climate of the country to your own country of origin, nonetheless random lotteries, everything plays a role in deciding your fate. In this episode, we discuss the various visas that you will encounter en route to your immigration in the US. We talk about our own hurdles and even possible alternatives to the highly coveted ‘American Dream’…
New country and new people. In this quick little chat we discuss where to live, who to live with and more importantly, what not to do!
In this episode we dive deep into the process of looking for a job after graduation. We discuss our personal experiences of looking for a job along with the things to consider while working on student or work visas. We also tackle questions like, “Is it better to work for a bigger company ?” and “Are certain locations better for finding jobs?”
Is it possible to graduate debt free? What are different kinds of assistantships and what are the chances you will get one? We answer all of these questions in this nugget!
What does it take to succeed in school in North America ? Are you looking to get a job after graduating or is a career in Academics is more appealing to you? In this episode we discuss some of the requirements for a graduate degree and the different paths to completing the degree that would best suit your objectives
So you’ve decided to study abroad and have finalized the list of colleges you are applying to . A quick chat on how we approached the college application process, some things to consider and the things we would do differently
The excitement, shock and despair that you come face to face with, in your first few weeks, in a new country, can be trying and overwhelming. How to deal with them and what can you do to best prep yourself....
Everyone’s academic aspirations are different but the criteria for choosing a college, to fulfill those aspirations, are generally the same. A quick chat on what are they and what should you be on the lookout for…
Millions of people decide to move to North America and this podcast will discuss the how, when and why of our decision to move to North America.
We kick off this podcast series with episode zero that includes a quick introduction and the inspiration behind recording
This podcast is dedicated to understanding what the West holds in store for the ever-growing immigrant community. While building a career and establishing financial stability are essential, blending in and becoming a contributing part of society is key to building a successful life.
We would like to be the familiar perspective you’d like to hear in an unfamiliar land. The immigrant’s perspective…
We kick off this podcast series with episode zero that includes a quick introduction and the inspiration behind recording