Accidentally hit a car bumper while collecting carts today (new hire, started last week). Didn't report it and now feeling incredibly guilty. What should I do?
Hey everyone, I just started working here last week and today was my first time being assigned to collect carts and bring them inside.
While I was out in the lot, one of the carts accidentally hit the bumper of a parked car. I panicked a bit and didn't go super close to inspect it, but from what I could see from a short distance, there didn't seem to be any visible scratches or dents.
Because I got really scared and am so new, I didn't inform anyone or report it to management. I just kept doing the cart collection extra carefully for the rest of my shift.
Now that I'm home, the guilt is absolutely eating me alive. I’m terrified of losing my job, but I also feel terrible about not saying anything.
How should I handle this? Should I confess to my manager tomorrow, or since there was no obvious damage, should I just let it go and ensure I'm a lot more careful next time? Any advice from people who have been through this would be really appreciated.