Good place to start... Bad place to stay - OUTSIDE SALES Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Jun 5, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Good people to work with. Very good part time job. Excellent learning .

Cons

Terrible pay. Every time you start to get ahead and make decent money the" system " changes. In the past three years I have seen at least 4 different pay"restructures" ALL have been pay cuts either for OS or GM . Turnover is terrible. Upward mobility is non-existent. 50 hr workweek for 26k and VERY high stress.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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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 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- You are forced to learn how to drive a forklift - 40 hours no matter what for full time

Cons

- No commission as of Jan 2026 - Shareholders > Employees - Constantly lifting heavy items - No overtime at all - No vision insurance - 2 scheduled checks a month

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