Pathetic non-compassionate leadership. Shareholders are ONLY focus to upper management. - District Manager Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

The only reason to work here is to gain industry experience then move on to a company that appreciates hard work

Cons

They have tremendously high turnover, it's a revolving door. They just this year decided to try to compensate managers so they wouldn't lose as many, but didn't take into consideration they've been screwing seasoned managers to the point many want to quit.

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Pros

Management is good Hours are negotiable Time off is available Opportunities to move up always available

Cons

No commissions for part time

2.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I like my coworkers and my GM is a good .

Cons

The business model and lean staffing is simply unsustainable. Entry level pay, part time, little training, no commissions. Fastenal is focused on the sale rather than the customer. The wing it mentatility leaves customer service lacking. It's a roll coaster of putting one fire out after the other. They sale the position during the interview process but after your in there's empty promises with no real timelines for when the advancement is coming. Upper management seems out of touch with the day to day business. If you ask for help they simply say you have a good schedule. It's extremely disappointing that it has turned out this way because I was excited about the prospect of becoming an Account manager.

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