EF Education First Employee Reviews about "long hours"
Updated 10 Dec 2019
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Dr. Edward Hult
758 Ratings
Pros
"Great work environment where workers are really valued" (in 164 reviews)
"Great people, rewarding work, fun environment" (in 69 reviews)
Cons
"There is required to work Long hours journeys" (in 107 reviews)
"low salary (perks instead of pay)" (in 92 reviews)
Reviews about "long hours"
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"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 - Helpful (3)
"Long hours, lack of appreciation"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at EF Education First full-time for more than a year
Pros
Worked with some fun people
Cons
Long hours with no reward, lack of transparency of what the role actually involves at interview stage, lack of organisation
Advice to Management
Respect your employees more and put processes/training in place so people actually know what they are doing.
EF Education First2019-10-22 "good company"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at EF Education First
Pros
great environment, good experience, lovely places
Cons
very low salaries, long hours
Advice to Management
reward your employees more!
EF Education First2019-09-10"Hit and miss"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at EF Education First for more than 5 years
Pros
Management responsibilities from young ages Promotion can be easy if you know the right people Meet people from all over the world Embrace the culture (it's fun and hard working) Lots of opportunity for creative ownership Great levels of responsibility
Cons
Long hours Low wage Poor communication Training insufficient for those not used to the company Residence costs (you shouldn't have to have money taken from your wage if you have to live at a place of employment as part of your job requirement) If it's not the right team mix - the support can be awful Too many managers who are not experienced enough Blame culture Unless you are deemed interesting it's unlikely you'll move on from senior staff Recruitment the past two years has been poor
Show MoreAdvice to Management
More focus on supporting your summer teams - lack of this has resulted in staff members walking out. Take responsibility for your own actions rather than blaming new staff that you chose to hire and not train efficiently. Also if you have returning staff don't 'black list them' for not being available on certain dates if they have incredible reviews from previous summers. Focus on the issues within before you cast aside new talent.
Show MoreEF Education First2019-08-03"EF Activity leader"
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I have been working at EF Education First
Pros
Good for a summer job
Cons
Too long hours . No training
EF Education First2019-05-29"good for summer"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at EF Education First
Pros
multicultural, get to see tourist attractions and meet new people
Cons
long hours, low pay, a bit disorganised
EF Education First2019-05-12"great fun but lots of hours"
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I worked at EF Education First
Pros
a fun varied role
Cons
long hours, overtime often required at no extra pay, stressful work environment
EF Education First2019-03-25"Summer Course Teacher"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at EF Education First for less than a year
Pros
None. This company abuses the vulnerable and provides a poor service, all to turn a quick profit.
Cons
poor pay, bad management, long hours, unclear responsibilities
EF Education First2019-01-04"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.
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