Gain experience, Low pay, Long hours, and a Few good times - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Dec 21, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

To gain experience coming right out of college

Cons

Pay and hours expected to work. Could accomplish just as much or more work in a shorter amount of time but forced to stay during store business hours. Plus, to cut cost Fastenal made us get rid of our water cooler service and we are required to buy our own water, no water fountains available. I know this sounds ridiculous but for the overall year Fastenal is showing growth over 2007 numbers, and for that the reward is denied free access to one of the basic needs of life.

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5.0
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Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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