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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 25 MIN

#15 - Starting Over in the UK: Dr. Rupali Sachdev on Career, Culture & Change

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In this episode of Desperate Times, co-hosts Varun and Sakshi chat with Dr. Rupali, who shares her experiences of moving to the UK from India. We discuss the challenges of starting over, navigating work-life balance, cultural adjustments, and the differences in lifestyle between the UK and India. Rupali also shares her thoughts on the food scene, weather comparisons, and the struggles of finding accommodation in a new country. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and the unique experiences that come with relocating to a different culture.Find Rupali on:Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/homeYoutube: www.youtube.com/@rupsgotnochillInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupsgotnochill/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupali-sachdev/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupsGotNoChillChapters(00:00) Starting Life in the UK(3:25) Navigating the NHS and Mobility(05:13) Choosing the UK: A Personal Journey(07:18) Work-Life Balance: Reality vs. Expectations(10:51) Cultural Shifts: From India to the UK(13:38) Life in the South: A New Perspective(16:29) Commuting Challenges and Adaptations(17:50) Driving Test Fails and Cultural Comparisons(19:09) Weather: UK Rains vs Mumbai Monsoon(21:23) Food Adventures: Cooking and Culinary Adjustments(26:32) Desperate Times: Finding Accommodation in a New Country#DesperateTimesPodcast #lifeinUK #AboutNHS #FoodinUK #immigrantstories

In this episode of Desperate Times, co-hosts Varun and Sakshi chat with Dr. Rupali, who shares her experiences of moving to the UK from India. We discuss the challenges of starting over, navigating work-life balance, cultural adjustments, and the differences in lifestyle between the UK and India. Rupali also shares her thoughts on the food scene, weather comparisons, and the struggles of finding accommodation in a new country. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and the unique experiences that come with relocating to a different culture.Find Rupali on:Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rupsgotnochill/homeYoutube: www.youtube.com/@rupsgotnochillInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rupsgotnochill/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupali-sachdev/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RupsGotNoChillChapters(00:00) Starting Life in the UK(3:25) Navigating the NHS and Mobility(05:13) Choosing the UK: A Personal Journey(07:18) Work-Life Balance: Reality vs. Expectations(10:51) Cultural Shifts: From India to the UK(13:38) Life in the South: A New Perspective(16:29) Commuting Challenges and Adaptations(17:50) Driving Test Fails and Cultural Comparisons(19:09) Weather: UK Rains vs Mumbai Monsoon(21:23) Food Adventures: Cooking and Culinary Adjustments(26:32) Desperate Times: Finding Accommodation in a New Country#DesperateTimesPodcast #lifeinUK #AboutNHS #FoodinUK #immigrantstories

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