Perks at Automattic: Sabbatical

As I’m sitting here writing this post, I’m enjoying the last week of my sabbatical. Sabbatical? Depending on where you are, you may be wondering what that is? It’s a 3-month fully paid time off, kindly offered by Automattic once every five years. We’re not just allowed to fully disconnect from work, we’re strongly encouraged […]

Perks at Automattic: Parental leave

As I’m writing this post, I’m halfway through my parental leave. A five-month fully paid parental time off, kindly provided by my current employer, Automattic. Precious time to spend with my newborn twins and be there with them as they grow. Parental leaves in Bulgaria according to local laws In Bulgaria, mommies are allowed to […]