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Applied Research Associates

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ARA does their best to promote work-life balance. Overall, it's a great company to work for. - Technical Writer Applied Research Associates Employee Review

4.0
Nov 12, 2011
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Pros

- Great work-life balance: support working remotely, taking time off, etc. - Competitive pay for tech writers and support staff - Variety: you never know what you'll get to work on next (in a good way) - Job security: ARA doesn't make a habit of firing people once they're hired

Cons

- Very little upward mobility for tech writers/support staff (see job security). Management positions are filled by the same person for decades. If you want to move into a management position, you'll need to change companies. - Social interaction is limited. You can go a whole day without seeing anyone, if that's what you're into. Some days it's isolating.

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5.0
Dec 4, 2025
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Pros

Work life balance Flexibility Benefits

Cons

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3.0
Jul 12, 2026
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Pros

Extremely flexible schedule, Some cool staff.

Cons

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