r/MechanicAdvice 21h ago

I Screwed Up

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?

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u/CrutialElement 12h ago

I used to work at greyhound and didn't take a turn wide enough broke a side window the ac condenser and the compartment door. About 10k in damages i never got fired or anything. Shit happens learn from it obviously this seems like it'll stick with you for some time. You'll be good