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EF (Education First)

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Review for Go Ahead Tours, sister company of EF - Tour Consultant EF (Education First) Employee Review

2.0
28 Dec 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay in sales for top-performers, excellent benefits (medical/dental, 3/4 weeks vacation, annual free trips) professional development (in sales) recently implemented, friendly atmosphere, fun product to sell (who doesn't love to travel?)

Cons

The leader here is, sadly, not a leader; obsessed with arbitrary numbers (except the numbers that count, customers booked), making broken promises of prizes based on bookings and not delivering incidentally destroying all credibility on the part of management, extremely poor communication from management on job expectations, impulsive decision making on the part of leaders and senior management, constant change of marketing message and sales strategy making a steady bonus and sales techniques nearly impossible. This used to be an amazing place to work that respected hard work, experience, encouraged creative input, and top sales performance. Now, unfortunately, not even a top sales person has any kind of job security because of the impulsive, inexperienced leadership here. It's sad indeed and I truly hope they are able to turn it around because the product, tour directors, and employees are incredible.

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5.0
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
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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
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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