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EF (Education First)

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Like getting paid (not enough) to go to high school again - Tour Consultant EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
7 Nov 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Traveling for free but only if you have never left the states before. You could also just make more money elsewhere and travel on your own without high school children

Cons

Management is immature. Bizarre workplace all around. Culture sets out to be "cool" with start up vibes when in actuality you are working for an extremely corporate place. Money is #1 priority, not "mission driven"

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EF (Education First) Response
6y
Thank you for this feedback - we were so sorry to read about your frustrations. It sounds like you had a negative experience with your manager, and we certainly know how much a manager can make or break your work satisfaction and engagement. We always strive to strike the right balance between internal promotions and external hires for our management positions, and we provide all managers with training and development to set them up for success. We take it very seriously to know that you witnessed highly concerning behavior by your manager. While it sounds like we've missed the opportunity to address your concerns while you were still working here, we'd still welcome the opportunity to hear more specifics if you'd like to reach out directly. I hope that you are finding your new job and company to be a better fit for you. Best of luck! - Emily Mantell

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5.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fun place to work at. Lots of opportunities especially early on in a career.

Cons

Sometimes salary is not as competitive as other places in Boston area.

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EF (Education First) Response
1mo
Well this is what it's all about! Early career opportunities while having fun along the way is a big part of what we hope people experience working at EF, and we are happy to hear this in your reflection. Thank you for sharing your note on compensation as well. We review our compensation packages regularly to make sure they align with our industry standards, and we appreciate your perspective on that.
4.0
2 Jun 2026
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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