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      Treat employees like they are expendable - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review

      3.0
      9 Apr 2017
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      I made a lot of great friends, as I was surrounded by enthusiastic and passionate 20 somethings. It is a good place to work at for a year when you are right out of college in that respect.

      Cons

      The management does not respect its lower level employees and treats them all as expendable. They demand extremely long hours with very little compensation. It is almost impossible to move up in the company, especially if you are a woman. It is a toxic, sexual harassment-ridden culture, which HR refuses to step in and address.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      9y
      Thanks for your review. I'm sorry you felt underappreciated and that you weren't provided a clear path toward career growth. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial culture, which means we give staff ownership over their work and careers. This also means that staff are expected to drive -- with management's support -- their careers in the direction they'd like to go. Career paths here are many and varied, and this lack of formal structure isn't for everyone. At EF, women make up 65% of our senior leadership globally, a fact we're very proud of. -- Mike Kaufman, Sr. Director of People Operations

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      5.0
      27 Feb 2026
      Housing manager
      Recommend
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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 Jun 2026
      Tour leader
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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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