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Terrible Place to work - Activities Assistant EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
10 Apr 2023
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Pros

You do meet some great people here.

Cons

The pay was absolutely horrible. I was overworked and had a terrible unqualified boss who harassed me every day. I wish I had reported her to HR. I had to do my job and my bosses job and get screamed at daily for no reason. EF NY School principal was a terrible manager who had no clue what was going on in the company and had completely checked out. If you become a manager, the pay is great, you get to travel, and you have a great career but the lower people are abused, harassed, and treated like crap. They take advantage of recent college graduate who do not know better. They should unionize. They only care about money and the students are too excited to be near NYC to care about the bad dorms and lack of recourses. In an office of 20-25 people I saw in less than a year over 70% of the employees leave. The hire turn over did not worry the corporate company because they only cared about profit.

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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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