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

Rula Employee Reviews

At Rula, mission-driven culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s our blueprint. As an engineering leader, I’m inspired by how we apply deep technical expertise to solve some of life’s most meaningful challenges with respect and intentionality.

We don’t just build for our users; we prioritize our own mental well-being too. I was recently struck by a team retrospective that opened with a guided meditation. This focus on mindfulness transformed our technical discussion, fostering clarity and authentic connection. If you want to build impactful tech while practicing the balance we preach, join us.

Haichun Chen
Haichun Chen, Head of AI Engineering
Haichun Chen, Head of AI Engineering

What People Are Saying About Rula

  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Rula operates as a fully remote, telehealth‑first organization, removing commutes and enabling work from anywhere in the continental U.S. Feedback suggests this setup helps people integrate work with family or other commitments.
  • Autonomy Over Hours: Clinicians are able to set their own schedules with complete schedule autonomy and no minimum caseload via the provider portal. This degree of control supports healthier boundaries and day‑to‑day balance.
  • Recovery Time: Two company‑wide shutdown weeks each year, alongside generous PTO and wellness days, create protected downtime. These policies are explicitly framed around self‑care and encourage genuine disconnection and recharge.

Rula's Benefits

Offers a flexible time off policy

Offers generous PTO

Provides bereavement leave

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Provides wellness days

In an effort to truly unwind, and invest in our core value of self care, Rula has two company-wide shutdown weeks a year.

Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy

Utilizes company-wide vacation

We have week-long company shut downs in the summer and winter.

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers company-sponsored outings

Each Rula team receives an annual offsite budget. Cities with 6+ employees also get a City Hub budget, supporting in-person connection and meaningful team relationships.

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers fitness stipend

We offer a $50/month wellness stipend.

Offers team workouts

Offers wellness initiatives designed to combat burnout and mental fatigue

Offers wellness programs

Provides employees with ability to schedule focus-time blocks

Async-friendly policies, culture that encourage work flexibility

Established expectations for communication between time zones

Utilizes a full-time remote friendly model