Item: Sittercity
Rating: 3
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

Question 1

Does Sittercity pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sittercity employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sittercity. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Sittercity?

Accepted Answer

81% of Sittercity employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sittercity 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sittercity?

Accepted Answer

Babysitter (20), Nanny/Sitter (14), Baby Sitter (5), Childcare Provider (5), Nanny (4), Sitter (4), Software Engineer (4), Professional Nanny (3), Care Giver (2), Customer Service Representative (2), Intern (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Sittercity according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Most people you work with are great, but they are all suffering due to the actions of one higher up person" ((in 7 reviews)); "Worked with fun kids Good pay Got to take them to the park or walks" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible hours and opportunity to work independently." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Sittercity according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"There has been recent massive turnover in Engineering and Product because of poor leadership." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management is dismissive and unempathetic to the questions and concerns of employees." ((in 4 reviews)); "Engineering leadership has dramatically shifted, with 3 well liked and respected managers leaving in the last 6 months due to the current leadership who seems to be sponsored by the executive team." ((in 3 reviews)); "work balance and limited benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Sittercity layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sittercity layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sittercity in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Sittercity locations?

Accepted Answer

Chicago, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Diego, Philadelphia, Boston, Jersey City, Arlington, Brooklyn, Austin, Houston, San Francisco, Denver, Miami, Atlanta, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Beverly, Barrington, Glendale Heights, Saint Louis, Valley Stream, Brookfield, Gilbert, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Prosper, Midland

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awesome atmosphere, great co-workers, recommended to anyone looking for a great place to work

Used to be ok, getting worse every day

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