A great company, but not a good match for everyone - Anonymous employee Fastenal Employee Review

4.0
Mar 19, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are always opportunities for promotions, if you are willing to relocate. Experience is invaluable, great for someone out of college who needs work experience. Very autonomous environment at branch level.

Cons

Pay could be better in some positions. Occasionally new ideas are enforced by corporate that don't always translate at branch level.

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Pros

Lots of responsibility. Decentralized company, which can work in your favor.

Cons

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