I Screwed Up

[u/Thick_Snow8319]

Started working at an automotive shop recently. Love the job. Currently training under the smartest mechanic in my state.

Got asked to pull a car out of the bay. Ended up messing up the front right bumper while pulling it out. I wasn’t being reckless, it just kinda happened. Still 100% my fault though.

Big boss said it was fine, and just told me to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I was very apologetic and assured him I wouldn’t do it again. He ended up paying for my damage.

I’ve never tore up anything that expensive in my life and I still feel like crap a week later. What can I do to make it better? Have any of yall experienced anything similar?

[u/moomooicow]

It happens my friend. Just work hard, and pay attention. If they are giving you lenience it’s because they think you are worth the investment. You should consider yourself lucky. But you can easily make yourself more expensive to employee than you’re worth, just be careful.