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      DO NOT WORK HERE. - International Travel Consultant EF (Education First) Employee Review

      1.0
      2 May 2019
      International travel consultant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The building is beautiful and they like to offer some interesting amenities that are cool... sometimes. You get to travel.

      Cons

      Honestly... one of the worst employment experiences I have ever had. I had been courted by EF for a year and a half when I finally decided to interview for a sales role and was very excited to start. The grueling sales "incubator" they put you through should be categorized as a form of torture. The woman, who ran the training was one of the nastiest and fakest people I have ever encountered. After a grueling month-long training, I was let go for absolutely no reason (even though I had the most sales experience out of the group), I still don't have one. Needless to say, it seemed a certain individual had it out for me and decided to take matters into their own hands. I have never been treated with such disrespect before. It was an utter disaster of an employment experience and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Also, super clique-y environment and the pay is TERRIBLE.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      7y
      Difficult as this was to read, I appreciate your providing this feedback. The Sales Incubator is an intense and intensive sales training program that all new members of our Entrepreneurial Sales Development program participate in. Graduates of the incubator hit the ground running with a well-defined consultative approach to sales, deep product knowledge, and an international professional network that will continue to grow. It is an incredible professional development opportunity -- one that many of our sales people say serves as a foundation for their careers. I'm sorry that you had the experience you describe and would be eager to learn more. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss further. --Mike Kaufman, Senior Director of People Operations

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      5.0
      27 Feb 2026
      Housing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Opportunity for quick advancement - Trainings for new managers - Culture of innovation and entrepreneurship - Global connections; opportunities to travel - Fast-paced work environment - Friendly, supportive teams

      Cons

      - Low pay (industry) - Burnout / overworked during peak seasons

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      EF (Education First) Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you’ve found opportunities for early career development, leadership training, and global connection during your time at EF. Creating a vibrant culture where colleagues can learn from one another and grow quickly is something we care deeply about. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and workload during busy seasons. Supporting our colleagues’ limitless potential while helping them make a real impact through their work is important to us, and feedback like yours helps us continue to reflect on how we support our teams.
      4.0
      2 June 2026
      Tour leader
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      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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