Good for the work experience of learning about business, EVERYTING ELSE IS TERRIBLE! - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Apr 13, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You have the advantage of learning a lot, then you can take what you learned and excel at a different place.

Cons

Working here is a rat race, and you will NEVER satisfy anybody, no matter how hard you work. This job is perfect for somebody who has NO LIFE - MEANING, NO WIFE, NO KIDS, OR ANY TYPE OF SOCIAL LIFE. This is the type of person they would like to clone and run every store: A SINGLE, MIDDLE AGED MAN WHO IS WILLING TO DEDICATE HIS ENTIRE EXISTENCE TO FASTENAL, who will allow himself to be walked on and abused and never be allowed to express how they really feel about a situation!

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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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