Sittercity

HQ
Newton
46 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Sittercity?

What People Are Saying About Sittercity

  • Autonomy Over Hours: Caregivers can choose which jobs to accept and set their own hours, enabling alignment with school or other commitments. This autonomy lets individuals tailor workload intensity and select families that fit their preferences.
  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Corporate materials highlight remote‑friendly practices and remote‑first recognition, with support for virtual as well as in‑person connection. Location flexibility reduces commuting demands and supports non‑linear workdays.
  • Time Off Access: Policies include generous PTO, paid volunteer time, floating holidays, and paid sick days for corporate staff. These provisions create predictable recovery windows and support time away when needed.

Sittercity's Benefits

Offers generous PTO

Offers paid volunteer time

Provides floating holidays

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

We are passionate about supporting both virtual and in-person events (when possible).

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness programs

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

We volunteer with several local organizations that align with our work; a few are Cradles to Crayons, Chicago Youth Centers, and Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC)

Offers a remote work program

Utilizes a flexible work schedule