Beware of EF, great workplace friends won't pay the rent and EF won't pay a living wage for Boston dwellers. - Tour Consultant EF Education First Employee Review

1.0
22 July 2010
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Pros

The company is staffed almost exclusively with recent college grads, the majority are between 22 and 29 years old, which makes for a "fun" and young environment. On the rare occasion that sales goals are met, a team of TCs will go out for drinks together and everyone gets along great outside of work. A quick way to make friends in a new city, and a lot of responsibility in a 100% sales job.

Cons

Management is bereft of any real management experience or training, they have simply outlasted their colleagues who have quit for a myriad of reasons. Primarily, the base salary pay is painfully low, below that of servers and cab drivers in the area, and the promise of making significant bonuses is just a ruse to get underpaid, non-overtime eligible employees to work until 9pm at night and come in on Saturdays.

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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
2mo
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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