At least Carl Edwards is well compensated... - OUTSIDE SALES Fastenal Employee Review

1.0
Oct 5, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. You may learn a thing or two. 2. Depending on how you spin it, you can add some bullet points to your resume.

Cons

1. Pay 2. Most of the people working there are rational and hoping to get out, but there are some 'true believers'.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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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

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local teams are great to work with

Cons

Corporate level has a ton of miscommunication if any, no room to grow unless you want to travel, watched others be forced into positions or let go, grade you on aspects you cannot control no matter how many excuses they give you that you can.

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