Motivated Through Fear - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

2.0
Jan 5, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

I had lots of freedom when it came to running my operation. Great training ground. Had a good five week manager training program.

Cons

I had four DM's in one year. Management would offer positions and deals that they were not allowed to authorize. My last DM who was a ten year manager with the company use to scream and yell at me about numbers and then explain that he managed through the idea of fear.

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Pros

For such a large company, they move fast. If you demonstrate exceptional talent, it is rewarded much more quickly than other companies. Good decision-making gets a lot of attention.

Cons

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1.0
Jun 6, 2026
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Pros

I wish if there were anything worth mentioning.

Cons

My contract was changed three times in the span of three months. This is the most disorganized company I have ever worked for. As an employee, you are the least of their concerns expect to be asked to stay late, come in early, and take on tasks outside your job description. Due to chronic understaffing, you're pressured into doing extra work, and if you refuse, they will find a way to let you go.

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