The Boy’s Job Check

One day, a little boy walked into a shop and pulled a soda crate over to a public phone. He climbed on top of the crate to reach the buttons and dialed a number. The shop owner watched curiously as the boy began speaking.

Boy: “Hello, ma’am. Can I mow your lawn for you?”

Woman (on the phone): “No, thank you. I already have someone who does it.”

Boy: “I’ll do it for half the price, and I’ll even sweep the sidewalk and curb. Your lawn will look better than ever!”

Woman: “I’m happy with the person who’s doing it now.”

Boy: “Okay, thank you!”

The boy hung up with a smile. The shop owner walked over, impressed.

Shop Owner: “Son, I like your confidence and attitude. If you want a job, I’d be happy to hire you.”

Boy: “Thanks, but I already have a job.”

Shop Owner: “But... weren’t you asking for one just now?”

Boy: “No sir. That was the lady I already work for. I just wanted to check if she’s happy with my work.”

Moral:
This is called self-appraisal—checking your own performance instead of blaming others. If we want to grow, we need to look at ourselves first, improve where needed, and stay honest, hardworking, and committed. Success will follow.

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