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      Good for juniors to spend early days of career, but not proper for manager levels - Manager EF (Education First) Employee Review

      2.0
      Oct 6, 2014
      Manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good chance to learn how to 'run' employee to maximize profits, not bad career starter in 'juniors are already self'motivated' perspective.

      Cons

      There is no HR in the company, and that can tell you a lot. No management at all. Only drive for revenue. Very frustrating if you are managers since you don't have any tools to manage people. I understand this is education company so you see a lot of employees' educational background, but this company seems a bit obsessed with it. That creates glass ceiling. No internal or gradual promotion. Managers get hired from outside usually.

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      5.0
      Feb 27, 2026
      Housing manager
      Recommend
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      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
      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
      Jun 2, 2026
      Tour leader
      Recommend
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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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