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EF (Education First)

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Join at your own risk! - Senior Developer EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
28 Jan 2014
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Pros

Salary is on par or may be Above industry standards

Cons

EF has a serious problem with hiring and the process. EF believes in a No Process policy. Yes you read it right. They have no process and hence they don't believe in documentation of work. There is no documentation and hence you are expected to be like a junior Sherlock holmes. You are expected to keep everything in your MIND!!!! and oh my god dont ask me about the testers(QA). Possibly the most unprofessional lot! Their test cases are pathetic. No proper documentation. They believe in hire and fire policy. They have a probation for 6 months. In the 6 months there is a review/interview. If you interviewer is not satisfied with your answers they will fire you!!! The hike is also pathetic. It is mostly a support kind of a job. You will work on bugs(EF calls it JIRAs) and mostly they are trivial. There is no SDLC. All you are doing is firefighting. And the code that was written was written like 5 years back and you are working on legacy code and the design that was used was ridiculous. You will forget what you have learnt if you work on this code. There is no proper planning for your work and you are expected to be like that!!!! Dont join if you are looking for serious carer prospects.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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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