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      Leadership stuck in the past - Applications Engineer EF (Education First) Employee Review

      1.0
      Mar 24, 2020
      Applications engineer
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      Pros

      Most individual contributors are bright and easy to work with

      Cons

      Patriarchal, 1970's management style (if there is even one). Felt like The Stepford Wives. All looks good on the outside, but internally, there's nothing but high school triangulation/gossip, control freaks who need their hands in everything, and those who just refuse to learn new ways of managing people, products or time. It's toxic. When approximately 25% of staff are VP's, that should be an indicator something off. I could write a book.....

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      EF (Education First) Response
      6y
      I'm very sorry to hear about your experience at EF and appreciate your feedback. It's good to know you found your colleagues to be bright and easy to work with - that has certainly been my experience here, too - but clearly you did not have a good experience with your managers. At EF, over 60% of our managers are women, so we certainly don't identify with a patriarchal approach. We offer ongoing manager training and opportunities for staff to provide feedback about senior leaders so that we can continue to provide development for people at all levels of the organization. I'm sorry that you didn't feel this effort coming through in your experience. We do appreciate the feedback and, as always, will use this as a chance to improve.

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      5.0
      Feb 27, 2026
      Housing manager
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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
      Tour leader
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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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