“Sinking Ship, get a life vest and JUMP!!! For those looking, stay on solid ground..... ” - Software Developer Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Mar 7, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

NOT EVEN ONE EXCEPT FREE PARKING , FREE APPLES

Cons

You are very disposable and undervalued if you become an employee here. Almost on a weekly basis someone is either being fired, forced into resign or let go, thus the atmosphere is very dismal, unstable and depressing. Some of the people I worked with were great, but about 90% of them aren't even there anymore. You should run far away from this company or if you end up working here you may become a scapegoat for their poor management decisions. VERY BAD MANAGEMENT AND WORST PEOPLE SURROUNDING YOU . ONLY ONE WORD ABOUT THIS COMPANY IS , ..... IF U WANTED TO SPOIL YOUR LIFE, CAREER... YOU CAN JOIN

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Pros

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Cons

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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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