-Low pay; no insurance, holiday, etc benefits
-No possibility of pay rise or promotion
-If you don't reach some monthly goals, you get paid even less
EF (Education First) Response
2mo
Thank you for providing your feedback. While it sounds like the flexibility with the schedule is something you have enjoyed, we are sorry to hear that other aspects of the online independent contract role haven’t worked for you. Some of the things you mention, such as the benefits, are limitations of an independent contractor role and we realize that isn’t for everyone. We do offer additional monthly fees for independent contractors who meet certain criteria within that month. If those are not achieved, we do not deduct pay, but unfortunately the instructor will not qualify for the additional fees in that month. If you would like to discuss further any of your concerns, you are welcome to reach out to online.support@ef.com
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.
EF (Education First) Response
1mo
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.
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.