The New Bakery Intern

Aunty Rabbit bakes delicious pastries, biscuits and bread. Everyone who tasted her bakes sang praises. Hence, she decided to open a bakery shop so that people could come to try them.

The new shop needed an assistant, as aunty rabbit had to bake and realised that she could not tend to everyone. Hence, aunty rabbit placed an advertisement on her shop window, hoping to find a suitable assistant.

One day, a monkey happened to walk past aunty rabbit’s bakery shop. The fragrance from the bakery shop attracted the monkey’s attention, and he stopped by to take a glance through the window. Then, he chanced on the notice at the window.

“Hmm, the shop is hiring. It will be great to work here and try all the delicious tarts and pastries.” He thought to himself. His mouth started to drool while thinking. Immediately, he stepped into the bakery shop and said, “Hello, I saw from the notice that you are hiring. I would like to work here.”

Aunty rabbit asked, “Can you bake bread?”

The monkey said, “er, no..”

Aunty rabbit asked again, “How about kneading the dough?”

The monkey replied, “Neither can I.”

Aunty rabbit thought for a while and asked, “Then can you sweep the floor?”

The little monkey scratched his head and looked at the floor. Feeling embarrassed, he replied, “No, I don’t know how!”

“Then are you able to clean the window?” exclaimed Aunty rabbit, who was now getting a bit impatient.

“This…I…I can’t!” The little monkey stuttered.

All this while, the monkey had never done any chores before. He simply played the whole day and did not help his mother with any housework too.

Aunty rabbit shook her head and said, “Since you know nothing, how can I hire you?”

When the little monkey heard that, he felt ashamed and tear.

Aunty rabbit sighed and said, “Well, I can give you a chance. If you are willing to learn from me and be dedicated, I will hire you.” Monkey promptly replied, “Yes, I sure will. Thank you, Aunty rabbit. I will definitely work hard.” Aunty rabbit smiled and said, “Well then, let’s start with cleaning!”

From then on, the little monkey worked diligently. With his excellent attitude, Aunty rabbit was very satisfied. She praised the little monkey and exclaimed, “Now you are a good child who is helpful and hardworking!” She was glad that she gave a chance to allow the little monkey to improve himself.

The little monkey was grateful for the opportunity given to him. Now he became diligent and disciplined with his work. He also helped at home and made his mother proud.

Dear children, it is never too late to start learning new things and skills to improve yourself. If someone gives you the chance to learn from them, seize it and make the best of it. Remember, your attitude determines everything.