Sittercity
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Sittercity?
What People Are Saying About Sittercity
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Autonomy Over Hours: Caregivers choose families, hours, and gigs, enabling schedules that align with school or other jobs. This self-directed model supports balance by letting individuals accept only the work they want.
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Corporate roles operate with a largely remote setup and intentional practices to support distributed work. Home-office support and remote-friendly norms make day-to-day integration with personal life easier.
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Workload Manageability: Work–life balance is consistently described as a relative bright spot for corporate staff, with manageable day-to-day expectations. Autonomy and project ownership are highlighted, signaling sustainable pacing on many teams.
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
