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EF (Education First)

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Continuation of high school - Tour Consultant EF (Education First) Employee Review

3.0
25 May 2021
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Pros

Professional development opportunities Travel opportunities (working) It’s a good place to go for a year or two right out of college to gain experience - just don’t stay longer.

Cons

Very low compensation (salary is 40k, and bonus is hard to hit) Pressured in working longer hours (when in office, leaving at 5:30 is looked down upon) Work life balance is not a thing Sales directors can be bullies. Hope that you get a good manager. Everyone gossips about everyone Favoritism No future at company / no way to move up They don’t care to retain good talent Stressful Will never allow long term work from home / flexible work schedules. If you’re not extraverted you won’t do well here - must be the loudest person in the room in order to receive recognition.

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EF (Education First) Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you were able to take advantage of the professional development and travel opportunities during your time at EF, but I'm sorry you walked away from your time here with negative feelings. We do not tolerate bullying at any level of the organization. Please email hr@ef.com to connect with a member of our team about your experience - we take this feedback very seriously. I'd also like to share that while most of EF Boston will remain remote this summer, we have offered flexible options for those who wish to return to the office sooner, as well as a workplace flexibility plan for people to keep a hybrid schedule once normal office operations resume. This is an exciting new phase for EF. Lastly, I want to reassure you that EF cares deeply about retaining good talent in all forms, and we will continue to work to be the best employer we can possibly be for all of our staff. That's why feedback like yours is so helpful. Thank you.

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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
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
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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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