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Very Mixed Feelings - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
3 Apr 2024
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Pros

Coworkers are great, there are a lot of very talented and passionate colleagues Pay is above average for the country (the only reason it's hard to change) Tech-stack is good

Cons

Management has no clear direction or communication A few people in management/ senior management roles are VERY toxic, some put professional values aside for personal feelings, some are talking down to non-management level colleagues (high-horsing/ passive aggressive tone or sarcastic replies to serious matters) Seemingly no effort to keep employees around Office morale is always low, people burn out fast No home-office Strong push to do a lot more than required, often leading to unpaid overtime, no culture for work-life balance Office layout is terrible, very few meeting rooms (and no culture to book the room or care if someone books it), no air-flow Teams can be very siloed, leading to a culture that promotes keeping other teams out that makes communication borderline impossible in some cases where we have to fish for weeks for a single reply

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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 Jun 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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