Motivated Through Fear - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Jan 5, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

I had lots of freedom when it came to running my operation. Great training ground. Had a good five week manager training program.

Cons

I had four DM's in one year. Management would offer positions and deals that they were not allowed to authorize. My last DM who was a ten year manager with the company use to scream and yell at me about numbers and then explain that he managed through the idea of fear.

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4.0
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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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