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EF (Education First)

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Good place to work but time to move on... - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review

3.0
23 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

EF is an awesome place to start a career right out of college. You're able to get a lot of worthwhile experience and obtain a good understanding of a how business operates. The people, benefits, and culture are great. Recent graduates will enjoy themselves because there's lots of partying, company events, trips etc. The office has a great location in Cambridge, about a 10-15 minute walk from North Station.

Cons

Really low salaries for the amount of work/time put in leads to very high turnover of staff. EF knows everyone can be replaced eventually so it's more beneficial for them to spend money on events/culture/PR. There are many entry-level type positions with few advancement opportunities so don't expect to get rich working there! If you're not drinking the " EF Kool-Aid" then it can be a discouraging place to work.

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5.0
20 May 2026
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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
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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
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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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