Not bad could be better - Manager Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Jul 24, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Laid back, learning oppertunity, bonus if EVERYONE does good. Advancment even if they are not quailifed. Plenty of hours

Cons

Worked there roughly 3 yrs was only allowed to take one week off. People are put in managment position who are not qualified and are very young. Mangers that work their butt off bonuses hurt because of the others smoking or sleeping.employees break machines and let them set and dont say anything to anyone. It was the"not me guy" need to take more responsibility

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

Pay is low based on competitors. Politics, lots of it. Cost-centers everywhere. Everyone has to make money off the branches: the hub, NA, regions, support, etc. Being a GM is probably one of the hardest jobs. Your job on the lean team is to support NA and the branch. It is hard to fully support both at the same time. It is a balancing act that frequently is blamed on you. Frequently, your coworkers just want to put their name on your work and create problems because of their egos.

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