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Please do not work here if you're African American - Anonymous employee EF (Education First) Employee Review

1.0
28 Jul 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Benefit, hours, and hybrid work oppurtunities

Cons

I've worked in many workplaces, with all races, backgrounds, and ethnicities. To say this is a cultural based company, they are not accustomed to working with African American women and it is SO obvious. This is the only place where I’ve received such nastiness and an unwelcoming atmosphere. They stare at you as if you are an alien from out of space. You can tell they are not accustomed to working with African Americans. Please do not apply here! Save yourself from experiencing such hate and ignorance. If you complain to HR it will only make it worse. They are the embodiment of what stereotypes you see and hear about regarding a white corporate America workplace. They assume you’re dumb and if you bring it to their attention they will only play like they have no idea what you’re talking about. Someone needs to bring attention to their work culture and make them go viral on social media. The comments they make are so insensitive and uncultured and they say it with a smile on their face. Instead of moving around poor management they promote them. They should be careful before someone takes what's going on within the company on social media and calls for their resignation. They do not care about you. The jobs are entry level, micromanaged, and they expect you to work long hours with no extra compensation. A complete living H*LL. Terrible work culture. They need to go viral. From experience, what I've seen, that's the only way to get a company like this attention. Bring it to social media with documentation, call for change.

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EF (Education First) Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. People are at the heart of what we do at EF, and we are heartbroken to hear that we did not create an environment that felt welcoming and supportive of you. EF strives to be a place where all people can learn, grow, and thrive. We want our team members to be supported by management, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and to feel valued for who they are and the work that they do. The type of workplace culture you describe is not one that we are willing to tolerate, now or ever. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can reach out to us at DEIB@ef.com so we can learn more about and grow from your experience.

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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.
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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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