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      Flexible, respectful company - Online ESL Teacher EF (Education First) Employee Review

      4.0
      24 Aug 2021
      Online esl teacher
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The hours are very flexible, and unlike a lot of ESL companies, there aren't fines thrown in for every possible problem. EF never deducts from your earnings. Response time from management is usually pretty quick if there is a problem. Students are great, you can build up a base of regulars. I work with adults, so less stressful than kids, and all lesson materials are provided. Stable company that was highly successful during the pandemic, and unaffected by new Chinese education laws (unlike a lot of other ESL companies).

      Cons

      After you've hit the maximum per hour (which is $13) there are no more raises no matter how good your satisfaction rating or results are. No promotions or growth beyond being a teacher.

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      5.0
      22 Apr 2026
      On tour support coordinator
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good training, good communication especially for a remote position, flexible, great management

      Cons

      Scheduling and staffing effectively could be challenging due to unpredictable nature of emergency response, which caused both understaffed shifts and overstaffed shifts. In addition, phone-based customer service can be emotionally challenging - customers in stressful situations can often be difficult to deal with.

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      EF (Education First) Response
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      Hearing that the training, communication, and management stood out, especially in a remote setting, is really meaningful. Thank you for sharing! As you mentioned, the nature of emergency response is inherently unpredictable. Our phone-based support in high stress situations can be central to defining the experience for travelers, and the people who handle it are a big part of that. We’re proud of the team you were part of and hope the skills you built here continue to serve you well.
      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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