EF (Education First) reviews

Unfortunately the pros do not outweigh the cons to this company. All of EF overworks and underpays their employees. It’s also not easy to jump around within products or move up. I was there 2 years and was only making not even 50k, which isn’t livable in Boston. When I tried to move positions, I was offered almost 10k less than what I was making at one job, and completely ignored and strung along at another one. I am very disappointed in this company that I once wanted to work for so badly. The stress with this job was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced, and half my team left after I did which really says something. Someone on my team was cheating for almost two years, and nothing was done about it. I absolutely loved the trips and the company itself, but working for them was another story. Most people don’t stay at this company for long, and I really wish they prioritized their employees more than just fancy Christmas parties and free food sometimes.

Where to begin... You will be treated like a child. Micro-management from sales trainers, managers and directors never stops, was only worsened by COVID. The pay is comical and insulting. 40k is not enough to live off of in Boston (or Denver for that matter). You will likely respond with a comment about how there is 'bonus potential determined by the sales growth and market potential of my territory'. To that I say, WRONG. The sales goals are arbitrary numbers that directors create, many times that are based on how much they like or dislike you. For context, I was liked by my director and the top performer on my team, exceeding sales goals by double digits. Sold nearly $4 mill in a single year, but made under $55k. I was told by my director that "I was getting a good deal from EF" when I received my well deserved bonus check a month late 3 times. Currently pushing sales people to leave the organization because it is cheaper for them to push them out then pay their severance packages when they fire them in the coming months. To my friends who are still there-- I hope you are able to open your eyes to what MORE is out there professionally for you. There is so much amazing sales talent at EF and I wish I could shake each of you to encourage you to go unlock your full potential elsewhere (while making the salary you deserve!) And it is not just about the money. I could go on about the lack of diversity, cliquey culture, office politics, profit driven mission, poor quality product and senior management that lacks empathy for their employees, but I will digress...