Self Appraisal

A little boy went to a telephone booth which was at the cash counter of a store and dialed a number.



The store-owner observed and listened to the conversation:



Boy : "Lady, Can you give me the job of cutting your lawn?



Woman: (at the other end of the phone line) "I already have someone to cut my lawn."




Boy : "Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price than the person who cuts your lawn now."




Woman : I'm very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn.



Boy : (with more perseverance) "Lady, I'll even sweep the floor and the stairs of your house for free.



Woman : No, thank you.



With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy.



Store Owner : " Son... I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job."



Boy : "No thanks,



Store Owner : But you were really pleading for one.



Boy : No Sir, I was just checking my performance at the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!"



This is called



"Self Appraisal"



As a natural corollary: How many employers would appreciate and realize the good work of an employee?