If you work here start looking for a new job!!!!!!!! - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Nov 29, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

It is a good way to get a start in sales is guess.

Cons

They change your commision pay every 6 months and not it a good way. All they care about is the share holders not the people actually make the sales. They put on your pay stub that you work 45 hours a week but make you work atleast 50. Just all the way around a terrible company to work for.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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