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TIFU by backing my Tacoma into a light pole

I had a drug test for a new job. Passed it; got my paper work, and walked out. When I got in my truck, I seen that there was another truck to my left unloading a trailer.

The other truck was about half way into the [parking lot] road, and I backed straight out while looking at the truck. What I was thinking was I'd back straight a little bit and then turn. There was limited space and the idea was to leave me with enough room to turn without hitting their vehicle. That, or drive over the curb. They didn't really leave me with a whole lot of room

Before I know it, I hear a loud crash, and the back right bumper falls off. I got out and grabbed it; threw it in the bed, and drove to the other side of the plaza to assess the damage.

Me and my best bud are gonna pull the dents out ourselves because it only pushed the aluminum in, but it broke all the plastic. The damage is gonna cost me $150 to fix.

But I'm not mad. Upset? Yeah, because it was pretty. But it was my own damn fault, and I've been in an accident before (T-boned by red light runner), so I know it could be worse. I'm just thankful it's not gonna cost me an arm and a leg

TL;DR I was looking at another truck while backing out, and ended up hitting a light pole😮‍💨

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