Traveling for free but only if you have never left the states before. You could also just make more money elsewhere and travel on your own without high school children
Cons
Management is immature. Bizarre workplace all around. Culture sets out to be "cool" with start up vibes when in actuality you are working for an extremely corporate place. Money is #1 priority, not "mission driven"
EF (Education First) Response
6y
Thank you for this feedback - we were so sorry to read about your frustrations. It sounds like you had a negative experience with your manager, and we certainly know how much a manager can make or break your work satisfaction and engagement. We always strive to strike the right balance between internal promotions and external hires for our management positions, and we provide all managers with training and development to set them up for success. We take it very seriously to know that you witnessed highly concerning behavior by your manager. While it sounds like we've missed the opportunity to address your concerns while you were still working here, we'd still welcome the opportunity to hear more specifics if you'd like to reach out directly. I hope that you are finding your new job and company to be a better fit for you. Best of luck! - Emily Mantell
- 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
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.
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.