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EF (Education First)

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Low pay, high stress - Sales EF (Education First) Employee Review

3.0
Sep 12, 2025
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Pros

Good people, travel perks, great benefits (insurance, pto, etc.)

Cons

Low pay for the amount of work you’re expected to do, poor alignment with sales and operations, company has all these big plans and can’t follow through with them which hurts employees at the bottom of the totem pole, and poor work life balance

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EF (Education First) Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to review your time at EF. We’re glad to hear you valued the people, benefits, and travel perks during your time here. We appreciate your feedback on compensation, workload, and alignment across teams. We review our compensation packages regularly to ensure they are benchmarked with industry standards, so input like yours is helpful. We also encourage any current employees to reach out to their manager or Recruitment and Employee Development (RED) Team with any concerns about workload or work-life balance so that it can be discussed further. Thank you again!

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5.0
Feb 27, 2026
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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
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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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