The Daily Wage Earner

Rajesh had been a daily wage earner for as long as he could remember. He lived in a small village in India and worked in the fields, picking crops, and doing odd jobs for whoever needed them. He worked hard, but he never earned enough to support his family properly. He dreamed of a better life, but it seemed like an impossible dream.

One day, Rajesh heard about a job opening at a construction site in a nearby city. The pay was higher than what he was earning in the village, and he knew that he had to take the chance. He left early in the morning, carrying nothing but a small bag with a change of clothes and a few rupees.

The journey to the city was long and tiring, and Rajesh arrived exhausted. He went straight to the construction site, where he was put to work immediately. He worked hard, carrying heavy bags of cement, mixing concrete, and laying bricks. He worked long hours in the scorching heat, but he never complained.

At the end of the day, Rajesh was paid in cash. He counted his earnings and was thrilled to see that he had earned more in one day than he had in a week in the village. He knew that he had made the right decision in coming to the city.

Over the next few days, Rajesh settled into his new routine. He woke up early, worked hard, and returned to his small room in the evening. He spent his free time exploring the city, marveling at the tall buildings and the bustling streets. He was amazed by how different life was in the city compared to the village.

But as time went on, Rajesh began to feel homesick. He missed his family and his simple life in the village. He missed the green fields and the quiet surroundings. He knew that he couldn't stay in the city forever.

One day, Rajesh received a call from his wife. She told him that their daughter was sick and needed to go to the doctor. Rajesh knew that he had to go home immediately, but he didn't have enough money for the journey.

He went to his supervisor and asked for an advance on his wages, but he was refused. The supervisor told him that he couldn't give him any money until the end of the week. Rajesh was desperate. He didn't know what to do.

That evening, Rajesh sat outside his room, feeling defeated. He saw a group of children playing nearby, and he watched them for a while. One of the children, a young boy, caught his eye. He was playing with a small toy car, but it was broken.

Rajesh went over to the boy and asked him if he could fix the car. The boy handed him the car, and Rajesh got to work. He used his tools and his knowledge of mechanics to fix the car. When he was done, he handed it back to the boy, who was thrilled.

The other children gathered around, admiring the car. Rajesh felt a sense of satisfaction that he hadn't felt in a long time. He realized that he had a skill, a talent that he could use to earn a living.

The next day, Rajesh went to the supervisor and quit his job. He told him that he had found a better way to earn a living. The supervisor laughed and told him that he would come crawling back soon enough.

Rajesh went back to the children's playground, where he set up a small shop. He fixed broken toys and small appliances, earning a few rupees for each repair. It was hard work, but he loved it.

Word of mouth spread, and soon, Rajesh's shop became a popular destination for people in the neighborhood.