EF Education First Employee Reviews about "long hours"
Updated 25 Jun 2019
Found 1700 reviews
"Great work environment where workers are really valued" (in 142 reviews)
"Free travel opportunities (get to go on the tours they sell for free, either once a year or every other year depending on your position)" (in 79 reviews)
"Long hours, but teachers gets greatly rewarded for their time and effort" (in 89 reviews)
"low salary and the schedule is a bit wonky" (in 85 reviews)
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"Activity Manager"
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I worked at EF Education First part-time
Pros
Long hours but rewarding enviroment. Make lots of new friends.
Cons
Long hours, disorganized and bad pay
EF Education First2018-10-17"A fun summer!"
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RecommendsI have been working at EF Education First full-time for less than a year
Pros
Co-workers were fantastic- very supportive and great social aspect.
Cons
Very long hours and little sleep due to host family issues.
EF Education First2018-09-14- Helpful (2)
"Super Long Working Hours for Very Little Pay"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at EF Education First full-time for less than a year
Pros
My peers were reasonably nice.
Cons
You have to work excessively long hours for a wage which works out as less than minimum wage. I would have got more satisfaction from working at B&Q or Tesco and to be honest more fulfilling career prospects. They are understaffed so you basically end up doing the job of two people and continually have senior management breathing down your neck to try and achieve targets...
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employ more staff
EF Education First2018-02-26 "Activity Leader"
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I worked at EF Education First part-time
Pros
- Colleagues are friendly and fun - Free trips around your designated town - Working with international students
Cons
- Long hours - Working weekends - Lack of organisation
EF Education First2017-11-02"Good training, poor franchise"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at EF Education First full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good for a first time teacher, lots of training, observations and meetings to attend. You will find you can progress quickly and gain confidence in a stable teaching environment.
Cons
Long hours, very average pay and a lot of stress.
Advice to Management
Do not focus on money all the time.
EF Education First2017-10-09"Great company to work for!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at EF Education First full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Culture, nice office, the people!
Cons
Everyone is working very long hours and salaries are not reflected
EF Education First2017-07-09"Video Crew Member"
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RecommendsI worked at EF Education First
Pros
Really loved working with the Video team at EF - culturally conscious, exciting travel opportunities and always looking to tackle new and innovative ways to tell stories centered around their core mission.
Cons
long hours, but to be expected for a video shoot in the field.
EF Education First2017-04-22- Helpful (1)
"Fantastic and rewarding work, but hard long hours"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at EF Education First full-time for less than a year
Pros
You will work hard and often long hours as an activity leader. However it is lots of fun and there is a good team vibe always built. Would recommend for anyone looking to develop in a fast paced environment
Cons
Long Hours Shift Work Lots of ambiguity
EF Education First2017-03-31 "Good company"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at EF Education First
Pros
Great colleagues and great experience building in management
Cons
Long hours in busy summer period
Advice to Management
NONE
EF Education First2017-02-02"Ef shenyang"
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RecommendsI worked at EF Education First
Pros
Awesome director of studies who cares a lot about the welfare of his teachers. A good induction period in which all new teachers are given training and observations before taking over classes. Regular teacher development sessions. Teachers have freedom to plan their lessons creatively and teach in their own style. No micro managing! Tons of resources available for teachers.. Books, games, flashcards, lesson suppliaments....
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Very long hours during summer and winter months which can be challenging.
EF Education First2017-01-03