Tech Jobs, Moving Abroad & Late Night Toronto Food

What happens when two college friends catch up to talk real career truths—and then hit up a late-night dinner spot? In this sit-down, I catch up with my college buddy Anand (Senior Data Consultant) to break down what’s actually happening across the job market right now. We dive into the raw realities of AI layoffs, how companies are having tech workers train the very systems replacing them, and why skilled trades (like HVAC and plumbing) in Canada and the West might be holding more long-term value than traditional white-collar paths. Then, we take the conversation to Shaheen Tikka & Kabab House in Toronto for sizzling Seekh Kababs, fresh garlic naan, and tomato-rich Karahi Chicken. Over dinner, Anand breaks down his firsthand experience living and working across three different regions: India (Delhi): Tough work-life balance, MNC client time zones, and working through holidays. Dubai (UAE): Tax-free earnings, strict safety, and heavy hustle vs. high schooling and living costs. Canada: Strong work-life balance and social safety nets vs. isolation, weather challenges, and high taxes. From airline food debates and transit horror stories to diverse food cultures and late-night laughs, this chat covers the real, unfiltered side of building a life abroad. Shaheen Tikka and Kabab House Location: 747 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M3C 1T2 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r1CaejUCywUUM... Drop a comment below: If you had the choice between India, Dubai, or Canada, where would you choose to build your career right now? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed the conversation! #JobMarket #TechLayoffs #CanadaJobs #DubaiLife #WorkLifeBalance #ShaheenTikka #FoodReview #Podcast