AfterWorc, not afterwork: why we named a hiring company after the hours after work

Victor Birjukov · 3 Nov 2026 · 4 min read

AfterWorc, with a C, is a hiring company: AfterWorc OÜ in Tallinn, at afterworc.com.
The name is a play on "afterwork": we think hiring should feel as easy as meeting people after work.
You meet every specialist on a video interview, after they have been checked by people.

If you searched for "afterwork" and found us, you are in the right place if you are looking for people to hire. AfterWorc is a hiring company, spelt with a C, and the name is a deliberate play on "afterwork". Here is why we chose it and how to tell us apart from the after-work drinks.

Is AfterWorc the same as "afterwork"?

No. "Afterwork" is an everyday word. Dictionary.com defines it as outside work hours, taking place or done after one's regular job is finished. Most people use it for the drinks or the get-together at the end of the day.

AfterWorc is one company: AfterWorc OÜ, based in Tallinn, Estonia. We build and run teams for SaaS companies, e-money institutions (EMIs), payment institutions, payment service providers (PSPs) and fintechs. Our website is afterworc.com.

Why did we name a hiring company after the hours after work?

Because of the afterwork itself. The afterwork is the informal get-together at the end of the working day. You meet people in a relaxed setting and get a sense of who they are.

We named AfterWorc after it because we think hiring should feel as easy as meeting people after work.

Why "Worc" with a C?

In practice, the spelling is what makes the difference. "Afterwork" is a common word with thousands of meanings on the internet: events, bars, team nights. "AfterWorc" with a C is one company. If you are looking for us, the C is what gets you there.

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What does "as easy as meeting people after work" look like?

On AfterWorc you do not write a job post and wait. You browse professionals who are ready to start, with their skills, rate and availability shown upfront.

Every professional is checked by people before you meet them. Profiles carry one of three check levels: Registered, Verified or Worc-Checked. You meet the specialist you choose on a video interview, and you can ask for a free written technical assessment.

When you decide, we run the rest: finding people, checking them, hiring them in another country as employer of record, and paying them on time. You can hire one person, a few, or a whole team.

The price is shown in parts, not as a single markup. For a specialist on a monthly arrangement, it is the specialist's salary + employer taxes + a 10% AfterWorc margin. For fixed-price tasks, the margin is 5–8%, and the funds are held until you accept the work.

Who is AfterWorc for today?

We focus on SaaS, EMI, PSP and fintech teams. We explained that choice in why AfterWorc now focuses on SaaS, EMI, PSP and fintech teams. If you are about to hire, how to write a hiring brief is a good place to start, and see how hiring on AfterWorc works.

What to check

The spelling: AfterWorc, with a C at the end.
The website: afterworc.com.
The company: AfterWorc OÜ, Tallinn, Estonia.
Our articles live at afterworc.com/blog.
Hiring starts at afterworc.com/hiring, and every specialist interview is by video.

FAQ

Is AfterWorc an after-work events company? No. AfterWorc is a hiring company in Tallinn that builds and runs teams for SaaS and fintech companies. The name is a play on "afterwork", but we do not organise events.

Is "AfterWorc" a misspelling of "afterwork"? No, the C is intentional. "Afterwork" is a common word; AfterWorc with a C is the name of one company, AfterWorc OÜ.

Why is a hiring company called AfterWorc? Because of the afterwork get-together, where you meet people in a relaxed setting. We think hiring should feel as easy as meeting people after work.

How do I meet a specialist through AfterWorc? You browse checked profiles, choose the person you want and meet them on a video interview. You can also ask for a free written technical assessment.

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Looking for AfterWorc, not an afterwork? Tell us the role and get three matching profiles. Start hiring on AfterWorc. The first 10 business clients get €190 off their first hire and a free technical assessment.