Low pay, horrible benefits - Sr. Data Visualization Analyst Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Dec 30, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoy many aspects of the job, such as the actual work I am doing and many of the individuals I work with. I have respect for my specific manager and director and feel that they are doing their best to support their employees and encourage them to grow. It's also nice that Fastenal offers a work from home option (2 days at home between T/W/TH, 3 in office) for many positions, as well as a 4-10 schedule for some positions.

Cons

I would advocate for increased pay across the entire organization (besides the executives who already get paid more than enough). Fastenal employees as a whole are underpaid in comparison with industry standard. There is also no paid parental leave, and the PTO package is embarrassing until you hit 20 years with the company and finally have a decent number of days. Fastenal is also extremely male dominated and operates as a good ol' boys club. As a very pathetic attempt at improvement, they are "actively" seeking to diversify the workplace, which essentially means they are trying to figure out why women don't want to work there, as if it isn't obvious. I am not confident this will result in any material changes with the way things operate.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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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

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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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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