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      Phenomenal mission, doing a lot right - Vice President EF (Education First) Employee Review

      5.0
      Oct 17, 2025
      Vice president
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      Pros

      Excellent product - my only experience is with EF World Journeys but the product that we sell is absolutely life changing and special. Dynamic, inspiring CEO in Heidi Durflinger. String growth mindset culture that values professional development. A customer-centric focus. Business travel to exciting destinations. Lingo!

      Cons

      Recent stance on 4-5 days in office may be out of step with modern workforce expectations and demonstrated productivity. Maintaining work life balance for senior leaders is very challenging. There are pockets of the company (they often sit outside of specific products) that seem to be looking for things to do. Meanwhile, many departments within products are constantly busy. Consider whether the non-product team could be smaller in favor of supporting a business from inside the business which is much closer to the customer.

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      EF (Education First) Response
      8mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear you’ve found EF’s mission, culture, and leadership inspiring, and that you’ve valued the opportunities for professional development and travel. We appreciate your perspective on work-life balance and in-office expectations. Our business is built upon bringing people together across borders and cultures, and we want our offices to reflect that—that being said, feedback like yours is invaluable as we continue to evolve and ensure our teams are set up for success. Thank you again!

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      5.0
      May 20, 2026
      Sales and admissions coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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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
      Jun 2, 2026
      Tour leader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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