Uncharted : Episode 6 - Journey Jaipur to Japan | Shubham Khandelwal

In this inspiring episode, we uncover the incredible journey of Shubham Khandelwal, who landed a Product Manager role at PayPay, Japan, all while sitting in his home country of India. From his beginnings as a mechanical engineer at MNIT Jaipur to exploring diverse roles, Shubham eventually found his passion in Product Management, gaining a wealth of experience across various industries.

If you’ve ever dreamed of working in Japan, Shubham’s story is packed with insights and tips. We dive deep into his work and personal life in Japan, touching on everything from setting up a new home, cooking, and hobbies, to the financial side—salaries and cost of living in Japan. This is one of the longest and most fascinating episodes yet!

Drop your questions in the comments—we’ll do our best to answer them all!

Guest's Instagram :   / shubhamk2609  
Host's Instagram :   / taneja_unchained  

Chapters :

00:00 Introduction
03:46 Academic Journey
10:22 Placements / First Job
17:00 Switching from Sales to Product Management
18:58 First Job Switch
24:01 Taking a Break - Figuring Out Next Step
27:31 Longest Stint at Punch
35:18 Razorpay Journey
38:19 Getting Opportunity Abroad
42:59 Joining PayPay
45:34 Moving to Japan
53:57 Work Culture in Japan
59:56 Career Growth in Japan
01:01:54 Cost of Living
01:06:09 Social Life and Hobbies in Japan
01:09:23 Cultural Differences
01:11:54 Conclusion



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