Flywire

1,200 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2011
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What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Flywire?

Updated on August 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Workload Sustainability

Flywire approaches workload and work-life balance by giving employees flexibility in how and where they work while encouraging managers and teams to proactively manage priorities, prevent burnout and support long-term wellbeing. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all policy, the company's FlyBrid hybrid work model allows employees to choose the work arrangement that best fits their role and lifestyle, while managers emphasize open communication, realistic planning and time to disconnect. This flexibility is supported by comprehensive wellbeing programs, generous paid time off and a culture that recognizes sustainable performance leads to better long-term results. 

  • Flexible work designed around employees: Flywire has embraced a flexible hybrid model from its early years as a global company. With more than 1,400 employees across 15 offices and remote locations worldwide, employees can work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement or from the office depending on what works best for their team. The company also offers flexible start and end times, allowing employees to better balance work with family and personal commitments while collaborating effectively across global time zones. One employee shared, "I value having the support and flexibility to truly work from anywhere... I'm able to create my version of work/life balance!"
  • Intentional practices to prevent burnout: Flywire encourages employees to fully disconnect and recharge. In addition to generous paid time off, employees receive Digital Disconnect Days and FlyBetter Days—two additional paid volunteer days each year that support both community involvement and personal wellbeing. The company also openly encourages employees to take mental health days when needed, plan PTO with teammates to ensure coverage and work with managers to adjust priorities when workloads become too heavy.
  • Wellbeing supported beyond time off: Flywire complements flexible work with programs that support employees physically, mentally and socially. Employees have access to mental health resources, wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, health benefits, employee assistance resources, company-sponsored events and volunteer opportunities that help employees stay connected across its global workforce. The company also created regional Geo-Clusters to help remote employees build local communities, participate in in-person events and strengthen relationships while working in a distributed environment.
  • External signals:
    • Work-life balance rating: Employees rate Flywire 3.8 out of 5 for work-life balance, making it the company's highest-rated category on Glassdoor and highlighting positive perceptions of flexibility and work-life balance. (Glassdoor)
    • Employee feedback on flexibility: Employees highlight Flywire's "great culture, flexible working arrangements" and "amazing work-life balance," with employees also citing additional leave benefits as a positive part of the employee experience. (Glassdoor)

Bottom line: Flywire approaches workload and work-life balance by giving employees meaningful flexibility while encouraging healthy boundaries, proactive workload management and time to recharge. Supported by hybrid work, Digital Disconnect Days, mental health resources, generous paid time off and programs that help employees stay connected globally, the company strives to create an environment where employees can perform at a high level without sacrificing their wellbeing.

Flywire's Candidate Tradeoffs

If you’re weighing whether Flywire is the right fit, these are the core tradeoffs to consider.

  • Flywire places greater emphasis on organization-wide flexibility and autonomy than on tightly standardized schedules and uniform work structures.

Flywire Employee Perspectives

Flywire encourages employees to prioritize their wellbeing by offering initiatives that create space to disconnect from work and focus on life outside of it. Employees say programs like Digital Disconnect Day help them recharge, strengthen family relationships and pursue new experiences that support long-term wellbeing.

“The Digital Disconnect Day was one of many great initiatives implemented by Flywire and has been instrumental to me and to my family to detox and recharge and navigate through tough times. We have used the opportunity to explore new activities, usually in the countryside of Brazil.

As a result of last year's disconnect day my kids embraced horse riding as a sport and this has brought many benefits to them in discipline, commitment and self-confidence.

I am very thankful for this opportunity and the incentive of the company to look for things that can make you feel alive, live new experiences and discover new interests without being behind a device.”

Flavia Romani
Flavia Romani, Sr. Relationship Manager

Flywire promotes employee wellbeing by encouraging people to unplug from technology and dedicate time to themselves and their loved ones. Employees say initiatives like Digital Disconnect Day help them recharge, strengthen personal relationships and return to work feeling refreshed.

“During my Digital Disconnect day off that I took earlier this year in April, not only me but even my daughter and wife disconnected completely from all their gadgets and gizmos so we could all spend the quality time together outdoors. We visited a water park and enjoyed roller coaster rides, it was fun and totally rejuvenating. Digital Disconnect days off is an excellent initiative by Flywire, it’s essential because detoxing from digital devices is a way to focus on real-life social interactions without distractions.”

Mohammed Adnan
Mohammed Adnan, Payment Experience Associate

Flywire Employee Reviews

The motto I live by is "thrive doing what you love". I value having the support and flexibility to truly work from anywhere whether its my home office or from a different country. I'm able to create my version of work/life balance!

Chinwe
Chinwe, Senior Implementation Consultant I
Chinwe, Senior Implementation Consultant I

Flywire's Benefits

Offers generous PTO

Offers paid volunteer time

Flywire provides “FlyBetter Days” which provides two additional paid days off for a FlyMate to use to support their local communities or causes that matter to them.

Procedures in place to ensure employees utilize PTO

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Flexibility provided during personal challenges

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

Flywire hosts summer and holiday gatherings for FlyMates across the globe.

Offers fitness stipend

Our health insurance provider offers a fitness reimbursement among other great benefits!

Offers team workouts

Offers wellness initiatives designed to combat burnout and mental fatigue

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Annual partnership with School the World! We fundraise and send FlyMates to around the globe to help build communities.

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

We love to see and encourage FlyMates to get involved in the Boston community. We partner with local charities such as BUILD Boston and ArtLifting and are always looking to expand.

Works with employees to create a sustainable work pace

Established expectations for communication between time zones

Offers a remote work program

Provides work from home flexibility

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Flywire provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Flexible start and end times.