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

It seems silly to say, but the flexible PTO is truly flexible. There is no stigma. Some places sing to the heavens about having unlimited time off but then they don’t use it. People here do use it, openly, including leadership. They are transparent about it, which really helps. ‘Time off’ is not a dirty word. It’s okay to go to Mexico for two weeks to lay in the sand. It’s okay to say you are burned out after a major project and take time for yourself to get in the right headspace and reset. My managers understand that I’m a person first and that life happens.

If you’re looking for a company that really values you, that’s definitely Affirm. Every U.S. Affirmer is able to access a $20,000 “wallet” to use within their lifetime at the company. That money can be used for surrogacy, adoption, fertility treatments and egg freezing.

We have flexible leave policies and generous paid time off, so I was able to make my choices based around what was right for my family instead of being worried about other deadlines. 

In a time when life and work blend together, it’s important to me to be at a company that truly prioritizes family. There are no strings attached and no judgment. Affirm leaves space for employees to engage with their benefits how they want. I’ve found that helps fight that blur of work-life balance.