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 commonly choose which jobs to accept and set their own hours, enabling schedules to align with school or other commitments. This high degree of control supports individualized pacing and balance on the marketplace side.
  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Corporate roles are described as remote‑friendly with flexibility, home‑office stipends, and the option for fully remote positions across functions. Location flexibility and non‑linear workdays are highlighted alongside family‑oriented benefits.
  • Wellbeing Programs: Corporate materials emphasize mental‑health support and family‑focused benefits, alongside generous PTO and volunteer time. Such supports are positioned to reinforce day‑to‑day wellbeing and 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