All work, no play, no pay - OUTSIDE SALES Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
4 Dec 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Being outside, seeing customers, flexibility to plan your day

Cons

Constant micromanaging, big brothering, terrible pay, crap commissions, uneducated coworkers, long hours, minimal paid holidays, no lunch, retail

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5.0
30 Apr 2026
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

1.0
6 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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