Job search burnout is real. So is community. This week on Laid Off Lounge: 🎙️ @tdesseyn.bsky.social & @jasontorres.bsky.social ✨ Guest: @britheetechie.bsky.social Come for the career clarity. Stay for the support. 👉 luma.com/26d4i4vx

Okay folks, it's time: I'm hiring! Looking for 5(!) developer relations engineers across the world! Our company is remote-first but this role involves in-person appearances at events so although you don't need to work in a specific office we are focusing our search in specific metro areas:

Chatting with @britheetechie.bsky.social went by like a blink of an eye - I guess that's what happens when you put two yappers like us in a chat 😆 From Kingdom Hearts to J R&B to K-pop, the convos went wide and deep lol So glad I got the chance to talk with her!! ☺️

Clark Construction is the company leading the renovations for the new White House ballroom project, with AECOM and McCrery Architects also involved in the construction team.

ICYMI (and you probably did - thanks, AWS), I launched a new course on mastering tough conversations, and I'm really proud of it! You'll find 5 modules with actionable frameworks and practice opportunities to help you become a better communicator. course.modernleader.is/courses/toug...

🚀 The Torc Ambassador Program is open—for the elite circle of AI and tech innovators. This isn't just another ambassador gig. Premium swag, paid travel, VIP recognition, and access to 100K+ developers. Ready to level up? torc.dev/community

I'm winding down what feels like a world tour in Amsterdam next week. I'll be speaking at the @cloudnativenl.bsky.social meetup hosted by @jetbrains.com on October 23rd. And the best part, it's going to be an open Q/A, which means we can cover a wide range of topics. www.meetup.com/dutch-cloud-...

What’s the status on the ppl who were pushing for longer weekends? I need to see some progress there lol

Soft launch ✨ course.modernleader.is/courses/toug...

Designers speak “aesthetic.” Devs speak “syntax.” @wking.dev speaks both. Catch him on #TechCommute with @jasontorres.bsky.social this Monday 🚀 October 20 | 3:00 PM EST RSVP → torc.dev/community

6 coffee chats today, 10 next week, and 6 the week after that. I’m feeling so fulfilled. Bringing people together and creating community brings me so much joy 🥹 Thank you @dthompsondev.bsky.social for emphasizing the power of coffee chats & connection.

Pumped to chat with #100Devs alum @marciac95.bsky.social in 60 mins to talk about Going from farming to data science Landing clients even in rural areas And getting the first paying customers for their apps ⤵️

Are computers real? Are you a computer? Have you ever used a computer

Top 10 Rally Reminders for #NoKingsDayOct18th

Happy Wednesday!

Didn’t catch it live? You missed a gem 💎 @tdesseyn.bsky.social and @joshcirre.com talked about acting the part, finding balance, and standing out before you even get the job. 🎥 Watch now:

my #copilot is better than yours

OpenAI is financially collapsing? Oh yeah, would a financially collapsing company do this?

This type of energy

If you missed it, this one’s a must-watch! @tdesseyn.bsky.social and @marktechson.com dove into the state of AI and how it’s reshaping careers in tech 🤖 🎥 Replay here:

the @torc.dev vlog is baccckkkkkk!! this highlights our time at @commityourcode.bsky.social in dallas! unreal event put on by @dthompsondev.bsky.social that really aligns with torcs mission of being community first. BIG thanks to our community and ambassadors ♥️♥️ youtu.be/vO30Yx7dEtU?...