Starting a small business is a scary thing, putting it all on the line to try and create a successful business, which will see you solely reaping possibly unlimited benefits—if you can make it that far. But, hey, you take on all of the risks, you get all of the rewards; that's fundamentally how we've decided things should work in this world… and when it works well for someone, you're not going to see them complaining. 

However, taking on the risk means taking on the risk. Which is something a lot of people don't seem to get when starting a business or making other risky investments. They think that they should get a big payout regardless… When the reason the payout stands to be so good in the first place is that there is risk involved and a lot of people lose everything. In the case of small businesses and their owners, instead of looking at themselves when losses are made, owners have a tendency to take it out on employees, asking employees to effectively cover their cost of doing business as if they have some stake in the organization. 

That's when you end up with wild employment policies like this, where managers go around asking their employees to pay them just because they happened to be sick or had some other emergency and couldn't make it in. Why on earth are these baristas having to offer money to cover a shift in the first place? It's the kind of thing you'd only ever see in the service industry.

If you've ever watched someone on a computer open a new window and slowly type "google.com", these stories are for you. If you're reading this, you probably know that there are plenty of computer shortcuts that make your life easier. These days, you don't have to search for the google homepage, you can just type in whatever you need to search for. But there are people of all ages and backgrounds who haven't quite mastered computers and technology, and their mishaps might make you giggle. 

U/ThatLasagnaGuy asked the people of r/AskReddit to share the "worst case of computer illiteracy you've seen," and more than 2,700 people chimed in. Some folks were stuck with the infuriating task of helping their coworkers. A lot of people aren't too familiar with Excel, so they ask their coworkers for help. I wonder if they know they can google the answers to most of their problems… but it seems like some of these people are so far behind on their tech knowledge that it'll take a while to catch them up. 

After you read about these people who were utterly baffled by today's tech, check out a 15-rule wedding invite that has convinced this person to skip the wedding. 

This lady needs to take a hint. When she first discovered her long-lost sister, she somehow missed what seemed like obvious clues that her sister, Esty, was uncomfortable about the whole thing given that she fell out of touch with their father. Then, this lady did not get the message when Esty blocked her on social media after the lady started following Esty and messaging her constantly. Finally, Esty took things way too far when she showed up at Esty's place of work completely unannounced. That was the final straw for Esty, who threatened to call security to have the lady removed if she tried to do this again.

Somehow after all of this drama, the lady still felt like Esty was somehow in the wrong here. So when she took to Reddit and shared her side of the story via this thread on the iconic r/AmITheA****** subreddit, the ruthless judges of this internet community did not mince words for her. Keep scrolling below to see what the Redditor later discovered about the history between Esty and her father. What would you do in this situation? For more content like this, here is a collection of tell-tale signs that a couple is about to break up.

Mondays can sometimes feel like a mountain climb away from the cozy weekend moments with our feline buddies. But we are not here to worry because we are about to kick those Monday blues away and jump headfirst into a pool of pawsitivity!

Why not transform the day from ordinary to meowtivational. Lets make the most of the day by scrolling through a delightful collection of hilarious cat memes. These feline funny memes promise to sprinkle our Monday with doses of joy, making us forget those distant weekend memories. Who needs a gloomy start to the week when you can have a purrfectly pawsome one instead? Our cute cat friends are here to rescue our day from the workday blues. So, get ready to embark on a delightful journey of laughter and relatable feline moments. After all, what better way to face Monday than with the awwdorable faces of our furry companions brightening up our screens in the most pawsitive way? 

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This couple wanted to send out 15 rules for their wedding. It's not a bad idea in theory, but the tone of the list, and some of the actual rules themselves, got people on the r/weddingshaming subreddit talking. 

There are a lot of good rules for your wedding, and most don't need to be spelled out for guests. For example, there's one rule which warns guests not to bring outside drinks… who does that? Rule #2 instructs guests not to "get in the photographer's way." Who hurt this couple enough that they felt the need to include such a demand? I don't think most guests are blocking the photographer just for fun.

In another confusing rule, the couple notes that they want there to be twerking, since it's a "99s and 2000s" themed wedding. That's confusing though, because I thought that was a more modern dance… and I wonder if they wanted people not to twerk for that reason. It's possible that was a typo, too! If so, they're going to have a lot of twerking at their wedding, whether they wanted that or not. 

Check out the rules below to see which ones you agree with, and which seem superfluous. Then, read about the woman engineer who got back at her coffee-drinking coworkers. 

Good Monday unto thee, our dear feline meme lovers. The beginning of the working week has arrived and while we may not be all too excited about the prospect of another full week of worries, woes and time away from our feline fur babies, it is happening whether we like it or not. Thankfully, we have funny cat memes to keep us meowtivated throughout the week, and today is no different. In fact, today we have a cool and quick collection of 20 spicy cat memes that simply sum up that 'Meow my gosh it's Monday' feeling.

From the frustrated feline grappling with its mental health, to the kitten who, in its young age, already questions the livability of this life, to the suspicious feline who knows what you did when no one was looking. These feisty felines are the pawfect way to shake things up and perhaps give you the confidence to push the proverbial glass off the table.

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This scenario is ripe for some petty payback. The first time this Redditor received a delivery intended for a different apartment down the hall, they did not think much of the situation. They simply concluded that it must have been a mistake or the delivery person was buzzing any apartment number just to enter the building. However, the next time it happened, they started to put the pieces together.

They realized that the entitled Karen down the hall kept listing the Redditor's apartment number for all of their deliveries. Perhaps they were away a lot and feared the packages would be stolen. Still, one would think asking the neighbor for their approval would be a logical step before putting down their apartment number. Or perhaps the Karen was simply too entitled to pick up after herself and be an adult. Our impression is that the latter scenario is more likely, in which case it is well within the Redditor's right to enact some payback.

Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions from folks in the comments section. For more, check out this post about a guy who got even with a petty scammer.

Welcome to the beginning of a new work week, dear feline loving hoomans. The weekend is officially over, and there is a good chance that you are looking high and low for some emotional support to get the week going smoothly. It is hard enough spending all day away from your feline fur baby, let alone having to put up with your coworkers and boss. So today we are taking a moment to enjoy a truly wholesome and hilarious cat video.

This feline pawrent took it upon themselves to combat the rising tide of apple aesthetics with his version of a sleek apple advert highlighting the features of his orange feline fur baby. From built in bite mode, to the pawdorable boop feature, to the silent charging mode, to the superb self-cleaning setting. This cute and cuddly cat is coming in as the hottest product of the year, and we have no choice other than to head out to our local shelter and pick us up one of these tech disrupting creatures.

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In this world, there are two kinds of people: those who are obsessed with technology and those who are afraid of it. The two sorts would never waver in their positions as they are on opposite ends of the technological spectrum.

The story below is an account relayed by an IT worker. The original poster (OP) tells the tale of how the company brought on an unseasoned employee to perform a task for which he had no prior experience or training.  At first, OP tried to help the man, but after some time, he came to the conclusion that no amount of support or direction could make a technophobe like the one they had just hired change. Fortunately, the new hire—let's call him Kevin for the purposes of this discussion—was polite enough and made a sincere effort to pick up the necessary skills. However, following two months of relentless struggle, Kevin came to the conclusion that it was time to give up and look for other opportunities that better fit his skills.

So, be sure to read the story below if you're interested in learning the specifics of what transpired between OP and the new recruit as well as how unqualified he was for the job! Not only that but after reading the story, don't forget to read about the construction worker who, after years of mistreatment, offers his former micromanaging employer a job!

Despite the fact that cats and dogs are known for not getting along with one another, we have seen too much evidence to the contrary. We know that cats and dogs can be best friends. Even if their friendships are a little bit funky. Even if cats and dogs make for weird BFFs, with weird opposite behavior patterns and hobbies. Even if cats and dogs sometimes look embarrassed of being friends, or at least getting caught being friends. It's okay! We're not going to judge them. We think it's adorable. 

We think that cats and dogs growing up together makes and being friends makes for some hilarious memories that we will hold onto forever. And we are sure that the person who saved this pregnant dog, helped her, found homes for her puppies, then kept her - adopted her - is incredibly happy to watch this silly little pupper think that she is the mother of every kitten that comes across her path.

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There is nothing more satisfying than to watch entitled people get what they deserve, even if it is as small as watching them get up from a table that isn't theirs at a restaurant. 

Let us give you more context. This person on Reddit shared a story that happened to her while she was on vacation with her parents. While traveling, they got hungry and decided to book a table at a nice restaurant, but when they got there, they saw that all of the tables were occupied, even though they made sure they would have a table reserved. Unsurprisingly, they discover that a random couple simply sat at their table without so much as a word to the staff there. OP's mother did not let that entitlement slide and made sure the couple got what they deserved…

Scroll down to read the full story. After you finish, click here for a story of a resident who claimed a public area as her parking space.

Hey, cat lovers and cute kitties of the internet. We don't know how all the cats in the world come to live on the streets, but what we do know is that there are a lot of wholesome hoomans who are willing to save them. One fated day, a woman tried to take her cat on a walk in their new harness (it didn't go so well), but on the walk, she happened to overhear her neighbors talking about finding a place to "dump" a kitten. 

Naturally, this courageous cat lover wasn't going to let that happen! She swooped in and adopted the sweet kitten before they had a chance to get rid of him. She brought him home, and like magic, the new kitten and her cat got along like peanut butter and jelly. Scroll down to see some awwdorable pics of her cat "Smokey" adopting this kitty and loving it like its her own. Enjoy!

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A bunch of waiters and chefs revealed the funniest things they've ever heard in the workplace.

While working in a restaurant's back of house, or BOH, employees quickly gain a playful rapport with each other. There's nothing that builds camaraderie like being in the trenches together. When there are dozens of orders piling up and you're short-staffed, a bit of humor can help lighten the mood. Not to mention that the chefs and prep staff are hidden away from customers, so they have more leeway to use spicy language and yell to each other. 

You can check out this great thread from r/Serverlife, the subreddit dedicated to those in the food service profession. Commenters from all roles of an eatery chimed in, and we've compiled some of the funniest stories below. It just goes to show that working with fun people can make an eight-hour shift fly by in an instant. And alternately, some people shared how they got back at the annoying staffers who made an 8-hour shift feel like 8 days. 

After that, this person has only been in their new building for two weeks. But that hasn't stopped their neighbor from getting so frustrated by the frequent noise that they penned a note. 

Good meowrning, I Can Has-ers. It's Monday, and we're ready to kick off this week with the full feline force of a cat who just got a new ball of string. How do we have so much energy and pawsitivity, you ask? Well, that's because we had a healthy helping of meowrvelous memes with our morning coffee today, so we're feeling caffeinated and purrfectly full of feline funnies. Is there any better way to start the week than with a belly full of giggles?

No need for sugar in your coffee (or cream), these silly kitties get the job done before you've even finished your first cup. Unfortunately, they can't do your job, but they can make you giggle all the way through your work day so it will be more enjoyable. So, let's start this week with the power of cute cats fully immersed in their silly shenanigans, and while we're at it, we'll make an extra cup of coffee. Enjoy!

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Working remotely has its advantages and disadvantages… While you no longer have to use your own time and money to commute into an office, which is probably open plan (which you loathe,) crammed directly adjacent to your other disgruntled coworkers (whom you abhor,) all that in order to have your time and productivity wasted by meaningless small talk and because you need to "look" busy even though that actually means you're being less productive. 

On the flip side, while remote working would certainly be the preferred option for a lot of us. It can be quite isolating when you realize that those coworkers whom you despised so much were the only regular contact you had with other human beings. Despite all the personal freedom you've attained, you're probably going to have your online presence monitored by Orwellian software anyway. You're probably going to struggle to have a defined beginning and end to your workday, too, and on any days when you're sick enough to go into the office, you might be inclined to work from your bed instead.

Why hello there, kitten enthusiasts and ICanHasCheeezburger fans alike! We often debate about what the healthiest way to add sweetener to our caffeinated beverages is. Some of my colleagues are strictly tea folks, and they add a dollop of honey to every mug of tea they consume. I am more of a coffee gal. Though instead of sugar, today I am trying to sweeten my coffee with this awwdorable series of kitten pictures. Let's see if it does the trick. 

This sweet series of smol kittens brings joy to our days and light to our hearts. Sometimes, it seems as though the world is crumbling apart all around us, and we've just got to keep our chins up and keep on keeping on. It's way easier to do that when we've got a consistent flow of serotonin via sweet kitten pictures. And just an update, I think I will have to throw away this cup of coffee. It's way too sweet. It seems that kittens are indeed a powerful sweetener! Just take a look at these images and see for yourself. 

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When people don't get their way, they'll resort to other measures… such as calling the bank.

As told by a user on Reddit, a guest failed to show up to check into their hotel room after reserving 2 very expensive rooms for a couple of nights. The user was an employee at the hotel, working the front desk, and hadn't even received a call from the guest who clearly didn't think he needed to cancel. A few weeks later, the inevitable happened… he got a big bill, which he, of course, called to complain about. The hotel employee explained the policy and held firm despite his anger. The guest yelled and said that he was going to dispute the charge with the bank, and the employee told him that wouldn't be such a good idea. Of course, who ever listens to employees working in customer service? This dude definitely got what he deserved. Scroll down to read what that entailed, and then check out this worker who called up IT after they soaked the printer in water and stated 'it didn't work anymore'. Y'dont say?

A lot of us, when we were young were not quite so lucky in the pet department. For some reason, some parents simply do not like cats. Or at least that's what they say their reason is. But we know better. We know the classic stories - mom 'hates' cats then adopts one and falls in love with it, or dads who claimed they didn't like cats becoming BFFs with them. It happens every time. And usually, all that you need to do to change those parents' minds… is adopt the cat. 

But that's not the case in this story. Here, the son hid a cat for months from his parents, keeping it in their house in his room, and their first reaction upon finally coming across the cat is to tell him: get rid of the cat or get out of the house. Bit drastic, but the mom did almost have a heart attack. Secretly… we're hoping that the classic hit will play again and that these two parents fall in love with this itty bitty kitty in no time and decide to keep it.  

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