Get out and save your self a breath... - Finance Manager EF Education First Employee Review

2.0
Nov 20, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Global and is easy to get in. Offers simple products which are simple to understand. Quickly you get in and work with many different aspect of the job. Good money for the right people. Traveling around the world is possible.

Cons

hierarchical and very secretive. People are shooting from the hip and called it initiatives. horrible working hours 80+ with no OT compensation. unstructured decision making process, and diverse workforce which would nt understand the importance of collaboration cross boundaries. unacceptable high turnover. many in the management level dont understand the relationship between direct and indirect cost. Forget clap on your shoulders..

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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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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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
Jun 2, 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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