How a Little Boy's Lawn-Cutting Call Teaches Us About Self-Appraisal

shamanth
Dear All,

Please find below a story about self-appraisal... Very interesting...

A little boy went into a drug store, reached for a soda carton, and pulled it over to the telephone. He climbed onto the carton so that he could reach the buttons on the phone and proceeded to punch in seven digits (phone numbers).

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 of 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 your curb and your sidewalk, so on Sunday you will have the prettiest lawn in all of Palm Beach, Florida."

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 what we call "Self Appraisal"

Hey Guys,

One more thing to say...

Self-appraisals are very important these days because you people just think, how we complain about others' skills or performance, including me??? But, if we think about our skills and performance... hmmmm...!!!??? So, keep yourself appraising frequently, both personally and professionally, with life as well as career. Just felt like sharing a few words with you guys.

Cheers! ! !
hemantcatiyar
Hello,

I hope you are in the pink of health. Could you please send me the Key Result Areas (KRAs) of an HR executive? I have already drafted some KRAs, but I am unsure if I have covered everything or not.

Regards,
Sonal
Assistant Manager - HR :)
shamanth
Hey Guys,

Self-appraisals are very important these days because you people just think, how we complain about others' skills or performance, including me? But, if we think about our skills and performance... hmmmm! So, keep yourself appraising frequently, both personally and professionally, with life as well as your career. Just felt like sharing a few words with you guys.

Cheers!
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