Just a minute...

I've worked at English First, Harbin since October last year.
Yes, we do work long hours (31 ach - off peak (1ach=40 mins)), but my experience on the whole has been positive.
We've always been paid on time and we have a good DoS here.

I have read bad things about other EFs, but don't tar them all with the same brush.

One of my colleagues finished his contract and went to EF Dalian this month. So far, he's saying it's pretty good, but there is of course time for the luster be rubbed away.

EF is a European owned franchise, so there is the protection of a European company.

Unfortunately,many of the teachers here are leaving, because the owner of the school is leaving the EF franchise to go-it-alone.
I'll more than likely stick around to find out how things change.

All the best in your quest for work,

Lee.