Pros
- Depending on your boss, flexible with time - Work isn't too difficult, definitely a learning curve but my team has been reasonable - Travel is there if you like that - Good job for people just starting their professional career - Fastenal has recently been recognized as a Fortune 500, so this can look good on one's resume - If you like what you do, the day isn't too long
Kontras
- Pay is way below market and benefits are very minimal. Extremely limited educational benefits - Outdated practices lead by outdated leaders - Remote work isn't an option even though especially post-covid, it proved that some positions can work remotely without issue - It good for a someone early in their career...someone late in their career, this company may be a step down - Outdated leaders. Alot of the people here this was their first and only job and been here for 20+ years. Even though loyalty to one's company looks good, there's nothing wrong with questioning some questionable things. - High turnover rate especially in lower positions and it can be felt around the company with added responsibilities because it can be hard to find a replacement or even removing the position all together and can cause overwork for departments - Definitely need to increase the size of certain IT teams ASAP - Depending on department, On-call is a thing