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EF (Education First)

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Get out and save your self a breath... - Finance Manager EF (Education First) Employee Review

2.0
20 Nov 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Global and is easy to get in. Offers simple products which are simple to understand. Quickly you get in and work with many different aspect of the job. Good money for the right people. Traveling around the world is possible.

Cons

hierarchical and very secretive. People are shooting from the hip and called it initiatives. horrible working hours 80+ with no OT compensation. unstructured decision making process, and diverse workforce which would nt understand the importance of collaboration cross boundaries. unacceptable high turnover. many in the management level dont understand the relationship between direct and indirect cost. Forget clap on your shoulders..

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5.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun place to work at. Lots of opportunities especially early on in a career.

Cons

Sometimes salary is not as competitive as other places in Boston area.

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EF (Education First) Response
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Well this is what it's all about! Early career opportunities while having fun along the way is a big part of what we hope people experience working at EF, and we are happy to hear this in your reflection. Thank you for sharing your note on compensation as well. We review our compensation packages regularly to make sure they align with our industry standards, and we appreciate your perspective on that.
4.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You get to choose your tour and recruit the students you want to bring. The paid chaperone ratio is 6:1, so it is very manageable. The tours are great and the local experts are wonderful.

Cons

Company support is variable. There is high turnover and new consultants are very sales motivated and don't always get the nuances of your school or community group. I have had some WONDERFUL concusltants, but they have always been promoted before I get to work with them again.

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