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EF (Education First)

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Highest turn over rate in Denver with lowest pay. - Tour Consultant EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
Sep 17, 2012
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Pros

Young environment, you get to travel once a year on a tour (if they dont think you will be fired in the next 4 months) and well thats about it.

Cons

They expect you to work 10+ hours a day with no over time, take no lunch breaks and come in on weekends for $27,000 a year. People get fired like crazy here. If you miss one goal you are done. This company has been around for 47 years and they are JUST now trying to reconstruct their company environment. EF screws customers over and lies to people about how the tours really are. It's hard working for a place where you know your product is NOT the best out of all the other travel companies, in fact it is probably the worst. The management is awful here. You can never move up in this company and the 5 out of 120 people who have been here more than 2 years would NEVER want to be a manager or director. No room to grow, awful pay and awful management. Save your energy for an interview with a real company.

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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
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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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