Horrible Leadership - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review
1.0
Aug 9, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former employee, more than 3 years
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Great for out of college
Cons
Leadership here is all about cronyism. They put unqualified people in charge, and the few who actually know what they’re doing get pushed out over so-called “differences.” Don’t expect to grow your career here.
EF (Education First) Response
9mo
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you found EF a good place to start your career after college! Your claims regarding leadership and career growth are concerning and we encourage you to reach out to hr@ef.com so we can learn more about your specific experience. Thank you again for sharing.
- 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
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.
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.