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EF (Education First)

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Big No!, Good for nothing, Being Jobless is better - Lead EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
13 Jul 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No pros at all, writing this much to reach 20 words minimum as set by Glassdoor. Trust me there is nothing good to share.

Cons

This company used to be good in the past but now everything is bad. Policies are random. Package is inflated and you are never sure when and how much salary you would get. Too much sycophancy. Illogical decisions taken day in day out. In the last few months, there has been a horrendous decline in culture, values and intent, it is more of Spy Culture now. Leaders don't stand up to the individuals and there's nobody to really look up to. Job insecurity and high fire rate. Very cheap politics. Zero respect for individual. Respect your employee and treat them well. Targets, profits and margins will take care of themselves and stop being a LALA company. Stop investing unnecessary money and time developing Bangalore office infrastructure instead invest the same on Employee development. They think you are slave of the company they will fire you for anything like if you are not a good dancer, taking your allocated leaves, taking work from home, not meeting 9 hours etc. Do not believe in recent good reviews, they are fake! These reviews have just been written to improve the image of the company because their initial reviews are bitter but true enough to get the company blacklisted very soon. There are much more I do not have the patience to write for hours because it will not end even after that. Just want to say those who are looking to join or holding an offer from this company please don't whatever they are offering to you because it is not worth it. Believe me you can talk to any employee at EF and it is true. Also for existing staff, soon look for better opportunity and move out before you get fired.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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