It’s only Tuesday… which means you probably already have something to vent about. 😅 Yappy Hour is your space to talk stakeholders, legacy code, job search stress, or whatever’s been testing your patience this week.

A full hour with Richie Lam, the man who literally wrote the book on why great employees leave and what that means for your career in recruiting. Join @tdesseyn for Guidance Counselor 2.0 on Feb 25th at 10:30 AM EST. RSVP 👉 torc.community

Open laptop. Open Slack. Open 37 tabs.

The goal isn’t more applications. It’s better alignment. Perfect fit jobs don’t feel forced, they make sense.

Still job searching alone? Join the Torc Discord and tap into real conversations with real devs. 👉 torc.community

How are you using AI day-to-day? A.Writing/debugging code B.Research/docs C.Resume/interviews D.Not using it much

New week, new goals… same password I still don’t remember.

We put together our 2025 recap and wow… what a year. 🌍 From Boston to Amsterdam, Mexico to Barcelona, and everywhere in between, the Torc community showed up. Catch the full recap on our YouTube and relive the moments with us 🎥✨ youtu.be/JAsfj0hEPIw?...

Reminder: you’re allowed to move at a sustainable pace.

Less lurking. More building. Join the Torc Discord.

I survived the week. That’s the deliverable.

What’s helped your career the most? A.Hands-on projects B.Community/networking C.Certifications D.On-the-job learning

Sharing the struggles, the wins, and the "why is this happening" moments of the week. Join in on the convo, tomorrow 1:30PM ET and 2PM ET. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

If you’re serious about growing in tech, you need more than job boards. You need community. Join our Discord.

🔥 Yappy Hour en Español | 20 feb, 2PM EST ¿Deploy exitoso? Lo celebramos. ¿Build roto? También lo celebramos (con terapia grupal). Trae tus historias de "WTF acabo de ver en este código". Aquí todos hemos estado ahí. RSVP:https://luma.com/3hb7qdw4 #TorcCommunity #TorcEvents

My manager: “What’s your priority today?”

Looking for roles that actually fit? Create your profile on torc.dev and let better matches come to you.

Applying but not hearing back? Join us today torc.community at 2:30PM EST for live LinkedIn & Resume Reviews 💻️

Why do we call it a 9–5 if the day neither starts at 9 nor ends at 5? 🤔

Me calculating if I can finish these tasks by EOD (I cannot).

Working remotely means your commute is 12 seconds… but somehow you’re still late to the meeting.

Your next opportunity might not come from an application. It might come from a conversation. Join us on Discord.

What’s been the hardest part of your job search lately? A.Getting callbacks B.Knowing what to apply to C.Updating resume/LinkedIn D.Staying motivated

@tdesseyn is back 👏🏼 and he is joining @tasonjorres for a live session on Resume & LinkedIn Reviews. We’ll cover what recruiters actually scan for, how to make your profile searchable, and how to position your experience the right way. 🗓 2/18 ⏰ 2:30PM EST

Today wasn't flawless. But we handled it.

Last August, Jason Torres headed to LaraconUS and got to experience what 1,000+ Laravel developers in one place really feels like. The talks were great, but the real magic was in the conversations. Developers sharing ideas, and supporting each other. Tune into the vlog👇🏽 youtu.be/nnB-YIfnhiU?...

Fighting "Search Fatigue": A session on protecting your mental health while looking for work. Join @tdesseyn and @tasonjorres on Feb 26th at 1:30PM ET as they talk through navigating setbacks, protecting your energy, and staying ready for the right offer.

Okay, it's Monday. But who said Mondays have to suck?! Be rebellious and have a great day anyway! I know...you were expecting sarcasm, but all I have is motivation today.

Taylor Desseyn (@tdesseyn) is back from paternity leave 👶🏼 ✨ Join him Feb 17 at 10:30AM EST for a conversation about fatherhood, perspective, and what’s next for the Torc community. Welcome back, Taylor 💙 RSVP 👉 torc.community

If you’re in tech and not plugged into a real community, you’re missing half the growth. Join us on Discord for conversations, resources, and real connections! 🫵🏽 torc.community

“Find out what you like doing best, and get someone to pay you for doing it.” —Katharine Whitehorn

Sometimes you just need a break from screens and small talk with your dog. Yappy Hour is a casual space to meet new people, chat freely, and unwind. No pitches. No pressure. Nos reunimos hoy. Ven a charlar con nosotros🗣️✨ 👉 torc.community

Productivity? Debatable. Presence? Confirmed.

Jason with the All Things Open team sat down with Taylor Desseyn, to talk tech hiring, AI upskilling, and what’s really happening in the ecosystem. Hiring isn’t dead...it’s simply shifting. Tune in👇🏽 youtu.be/KvflH9NMaiU?...

You don’t have to be the best in the room. Just willing to keep learning.

Nick Taylor is a Developer Advocate and Software Engineer at Pomerium, a Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, and longtime open-source contributor who live streams tech content and empowers developers through practical insights and community building. Join Jason & Nick as they discuss developer support!

Sending one more email before pretending it can wait until Monday.

🔥 Yappy Hour en Español | 13 feb, 2PM EST Estado mental: 47 tabs abiertas, RAM al 99%, cerebro.exe no responde. Solución: Yappy Hour. Dejamos el código en pausa y activamos el modo social. Deadlines prohibidos, buena onda obligatoria. RSVP: luma.com/fm49jink #TorcCommunity #TorcEvents

How to actually use the Torc.dev Discord: Don’t lurk. Introduce yourself. Ask the “dumb” question. Join a convo. Show up to Yappy Hour. Community only works if you use it.

Progress doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks like consistency.

Taylor Desseyn headed to Raleigh to speak at a 300+ person All Things Open meetup, and you could feel the energy in the room. The conversation was real talk about where tech careers are actually headed and how developers can stay relevant. This one’s worth a watch 👇 youtu.be/WSMwk5hnqvo?...

When a role truly fits, the conversation feels different. You’re not trying to translate who you are into something you’re not. You’re not forcing relevance. Your background makes sense in the context of the work. Your experience speaks for you.

It’s Wednesday. Not bad enough to panic. Not close enough to Friday.

Logging off for the day but mentally still in one Slack thread🫠

We built Yappy Hour for the moments that don’t fit into meetings or DMs. Just people showing up, talking, and connecting naturally. Acompáñanos los viernes ☕️💬

A year later, being back at Commit Your Code in Dallas hit different. Real conversations, real feedback, and real momentum. From dinners to booth chats, hearing directly from developers made it clear that something meaningful is taking shape.👇🏽 youtu.be/EiffChCeKvI?...

Reading your boss’s message and choosing peace.

Ending the day reminded that clarity usually comes after you stop staring at the screen.

Running a job search with 47 tabs open is not a strategy. (It’s just stress.) That's why we made the process easier.

What does building a tech community actually look like in 2026? Taylor Desseyn vlogs through what’s changing, what still matters, and why community isn’t just a buzzword...it’s the foundation. Check out this video on how we plan to make a bigger impact 👇🏽 youtu.be/5QVGcL9Wo74?...