Pros
Unlimited PTO, flexible hours, mission sounded compelling on paper.
Cons
Leadership has major shiny-object syndrome and no cohesive strategy. Frequent layoffs with no clear vision for the company’s future. The Arly product is weighed down by significant tech debt, poor architectural decisions, and longtime security concerns. If I were a customer, I’d walk away. I honestly don't know how the salespeople were ever able to make any sales. Despite being a nonprofit, leadership consistently lacked empathy and compassion for employees; morale was low and trust eroded. Director-level and senior management routinely operated without direction, leading to constant wheel-spinning and no progress. No clear revenue plan, no operating model that supports product success, and constant disconnect between what leadership says and how they actually treat employees.