When you're chosen by a cat, you can try and resist, but you'll soon learn that arguing with a cat only gets you one thing: a very sassy cat and a lost argument.

Cats are the most famous example of self-domestication. They just started hanging around hoomans and, after realizing how cute and fluffy they are, hoomans started to invite them into their homes. Sure, at first it was probably more about pest-prevention, but how many people do you know who adopt cats to keep rats out of their houses nowadays? Not many. So if we're not using them to keep rodents and bugs out of our houses, then why do we keep letting them in? There's only one right answer here: they are incredibly purrsuasive.

Not only are they purrsuasive, but they're also purrsistent. They'll waltz right into your home and act like they've always lived there, charming you the whole time with their cutie-pie chirps and happy meows. So much so that you'll think, "Well, he's already here, what's the harm in him staying?" And just like that, you've adopted a cat, and the cat made you think it was your idea in the first place. 

That's pretty much what happened in our story below from Reddit's r/cats community. On a routine evening stroll, a tiny tuxedo cat surprised a couple and followed them home. He looked in such good condition that they were afraid they were accidentally stealing someone's cat, but after no neighbor claimed their fancy feline friend, they invited him into their house and he made it into his kingdom. 

Cats are one of the only animals that we let push us around like so. Imagine if a bird flew into your house and tried to make a nest there. Would you let it? No! You'd open the windows and try to shoo it out with a broom (gently, we hope). Even dogs don't get such leeway. But, such is the power of cats, and we love to see felines finding new homes. That's one less cat on the street, and another house soon to be full of kitty cat love.

 Sue the hairdresser. Sue someone. Sue me. 

Some haircuts start with a pair of scissors and a dream. And sometimes, the dream becomes a nightmare when the hair hits the floor.

What is the opposite term of body dysmorphia? These kitties might think they have tiger teeth.

At the end of the day, it doesn't  matter how big or sharp your fangs are. What matters the most is the attitude you carry, right? 

Bonded so much it ended badly

Some things we can only figure out in retrospect. People often act in ways we deem incoherent and irrational, and only after everything ends can we see the underlying motives for their behaviour.

Becoming too close way too fast with someone might be a cause for concern. I don't mean to instill paranoia, because sometimes it just means we're going to become friends forever with the person. Still, more often than not, it might mean something toxic is about to emerge with the same intensity that the 'friendship' began.

This time, it happened to a server who bonded too rapidly with the general manager and was hired on a whim. Could she have done anything to change the course of events?

A beautiful sunset is nice. Having someone to share it with is even better.

One of the best things about living with a cat is that they somehow become part of all your favorite little routines. They may not know what day it is, what time it is, or why you're standing outside staring at the sky, but they always seem happy to tag along anyway.

Summer evenings are perfect for that. The busiest part of the day is finally over, the air starts to cool down, and the sky begins its nightly transformation from bright blue to soft shades of gold, pink, and orange. Everything feels a little calmer.

Those quiet moments are often the ones cats fit into best.

Anyone can appreciate a beautiful sunset, but sharing one with a feline friend somehow makes it feel more memorable. Maybe it's because cats have a way of turning ordinary moments into cherished ones. Sitting outside for ten minutes doesn't sound particularly exciting on paper, but sitting outside with a cat curled up nearby while the sky glows in the background feels like the kind of moment you wish you could bottle up and keep forever.

Cats don't need fancy plans or special occasions. They are perfectly content being your companion for life's smaller adventures. A walk to the mailbox. A lazy afternoon on the couch. A few peaceful minutes spent watching the sun disappear below the horizon.

Years from now, most people won't remember every sunset they watched. They'll remember the feeling of a familiar furry friend who was there beside them through another ordinary day that ended up feeling pretty special.

That's the thing about cats. They have a talent for making everyday moments feel a little more purrfect.

Do you work hourly, contract, or salary?

It doesn't matter; it's time for memes. The meme factor never closes and always needs employees. The supply and demand for memes is constantly flowing. The quarterly targets are always reached. Meme bonuses for everyone! The memes are the pay AND the benefits. Listen, I know, it doesn't matter if you are working your dream job, you still have days when you wish you weren't. We are humans. We weren't built to be frolicking through fields and getting berries by a creek. Now we have to type "per my last email" like it's the arrow that catches our prey for lunch. It doesn't feel natural. But we are an evolving society, and we need to work. So, we try to find jobs that make us happy and remind ourselves, even when the going gets tough, that we are, in fact, doing what we want to do. What is life! C'est la vie, right? Oui! 

I've worked my dream job, I've worked several jobs I can only assume satan himself assigned me for, and I've worked jobs that were like fine, whatever, at least I made some friends along the way. Sometimes, it's the amazing team and coworkers you end up working with that really make or break the job. Like, if your work besties quit, it's only a matter of time until you do the same. Having a job is such a love-hate relationship. You begged the universe for this career and job, and now you have it! But, wow, I miss being bored. Remember when I was bored and had free time? I definitely took that time for granted. You know what has never disappointed me or gotten old? The memes that have come out of the job market. So let's clock into memes! 

When disaster struck a local shelter, one family decided they couldn't just stand by.

Over on Reddit's r/catdistributionsystem subreddit, a family shared how two kittens named Spaghetti and Meatball found a home after a tornado tore through their local animal shelter. Their daughter had been asking for a kitten already, but when the shelter suddenly needed help finding places for more than a hundred displaced animals, the family decided not to wait.

The shelter was left needing homes for 103 cats and 29 dogs. Foster families, adopters, rescue groups, and volunteers all jumped in to help. Within a short time, every animal had somewhere to go, whether that meant a foster home, an adoption, or a transfer to another shelter.

Spaghetti and Meatball ended up together with a family that already includes four dogs, so introductions are happening slowly. For now, the kittens have taken over the spare room, which has become their own little corner of the house while everyone gets adjusted.

The family's daughter quickly became attached. Attached enough, in fact, that she asked to move her bed into the room with the kittens. It's hard to blame her. Bringing home one kitten is exciting. Bringing home two litter mates named Spaghetti and Meatball is on a completely different level.

A storm may have changed the timeline, but it also brought these kittens to a home where they're already settling in nicely. Judging by the photos, Spaghetti and Meatball seem pretty happy with how things worked out.

How do you write a cover letter? 

A lot of people are likely asking themselves (and Claude) that very question. These days, companies are opting for mass layoffs, outsourcing, and other desperate measures to stay afloat in this dismal economy, leaving many able-minded and able-bodied workers looking for jobs online. However, a lot of folks have either become dependent on AI to write their emails or never learned to use the critical thinking portion of their brains in the first place, and it's making hiring managers crazy. 

How many times can a hiring manager read the exact same AI-generated cover letter before losing their minds, too? Can anyone actually write or think for themselves anymore? Well, yes, obviously there are humans who don't rely on non-human aid to write a paragraph in the "About Me" section of their job application, but that kind of job applicant is becoming scarce. Apparently, too, there are some telltale signs of corner-cutting in the hiring world that are more obvious than you'd think, making a lot of job hunters think twice before they hit enter on their latest prompt. 

As it turns out, our little human flaws and our nuances are what make us prospective employees attractive to companies. It's not a "perfect" resume or a weirdly robotic buzzword response that makes people more hirable; it's their spirit, expertise, and their innate ability to actually get the job done. But how can a hiring manager see through the artificial intelligence? By scanning for natural intelligence, of course. 

There are a few obvious buzzwords that the chronically online folks have learned to spot, but can you catch the nuances of a clanker faker in the ranks of the legitimate? Probably not as well as these hiring managers from r/AskReddit…

For those unfamiliar with the Great British pub it is a place for enjoying the limited British sun alongside your favorite canine pal. Which makes this story of a dumped kitten all the more intriguing that it took place in a pub. On what should have been rather hostile land for the feline in question.

But that is part and parcel for many of the stories that fill the pages of Reddit's r/CatDistributionSystem subreddit. For one reason or another the CDS does not use simple methods of delivery. Instead opting to place cats in walls, under cars, high up in trees or in this case in and amongst the patrons, pups and bins of a pub. Thankfully though, this cat was wise enough to understand how hoomans and hounds work and bobbed and weaved her way around the pub in search of food to keep her going. That is until our hooman protagonist spotted her scrounging around the floor and could not bear to see her living in such squalor. Instead opting to take her home and see if she can help the cat get home or rehomed.

But within the first few moments of making it home, it became abundantly clear that this cat was not just a cat but a pregnant cat. And before this hooman knew what was coming for her, she had a home full to the brim with three adult cats and a fresh litter of five kittens. A cat-aclysmic event like this happens but once in a lifetime (hopefully) and this cat momma and her husband did everything in their power to ensure the healing, safety and needs of all their cat children were fulfilled. Serving as a reminder to all of us that when we see an animal in need there is little to no excuse to not try to help. It does not have to be for life, but you could change their life entirely if you step up in the moment.

 

Being unemployed is nobody's fantasy. Day after day, send resumes just to be disqualified by an AI system that doesn't care if you're the next Einstein or a simple worker who needs a job to sustain their family.

This is the current state of the world, no jobs, no work, no suitable candidates that exceed the unrealistic expectations that AI resume electors aprove. Every listing requires workers to create a whole new CV with great qualifications, amazing recommendations, and out-of-this-world experience. Well, the truth is, soon nobody would be perfect enough. The requirements change every time someone archives them. There is no real bar because a computer is better than a human at being productive. In the end, we are not really fighting each other for a position. We are fighting a system that rejects anything human.

In this Reddit story, the unemployed user is describing the feeling of constant rejection that can only be caused by the current state of the job market. We are nothing more that number forever applying to positions that can only be filled by nepo-babies or computers. It has changed so much that it started a wave of influencers and human resources employees to start ranting about what we can do differently, as if there was a formula that worked. But there isn't. This user got the job for being human. He had the same qualifications as probably half of the people who applied. He wasn't better than everyone, he just did the best interview that he could, was relaxed, and treated the questions as a normal conversation. He treated everyone kindly and was confident in his humanity. Eventhough it seems as if there is no more place for actual workers, there is, AI can't replace us all. Our humanity and values makes as valuable and needed for jobs. 
 

How do you care for a lost-n-found kitten? 

Most cat lovers turn to the internet whenever faced with a life-threatening feline situation. Why? Because kittens are flickle, fragile creatures, and despite their mighty meows and their seemingly powerful roars, kittens (especially when they're found out in the wild) are some of the most breakable beings on this planet. 

When strolling outside her apartment during a heatwave, this cat lover spotted a particularly troubling sight: a kitten hiding from the sun's harsh rays underneath a pathetically sparse bush. In the sweltering heat, reaching upwards of 110 degrees, this cat lover did the one thing imaginable; she saved the cat. Without a second thought, they swooped up the feeble, frying feline and brought the kitten immediately home with them. 

Although the kitten was cooled by the meowraculous air conditioning, she still wasn't out of the woods!

Keep scrolling to read an incredibly adorable tale of serendipitous heroism. Because when the Cat Distribution System strikes without warning, cat lovers must answer. It doesn't matter the time of day, the temperature reading outside, the stories on the news, or the lateness of their work day; the lives of felines caught in the cross-hairs of survival must be protected at all costs. 

It's all about the way you say it

When we try to obtain something from someone, for example, a seat exchange on a plane, we should be mindful of the way we ask for it, because it can change everything. We're not supposed to go about the world feeling entitled to seats or to other people's kindness, and this Redditor gave a man who felt like that a lesson.

Being gigantic doesn't give you the right to stomp on everyone, but malicious compliance can be the revenge of the little ones. Do you think it's better to act this way or to be openly confrontative?

When does helping family stop being a favor and start feeling like an obligation?

I'm going to start by saying that I'm standing with the OP in this one. There's nothing more unfair to me than realizing my family is forcing me to be responsible for something that's not mine, nor something I asked for. I think he's right when he stands up for himself and sets this boundary with them.

There's also a big difference between helping family during an emergency and being expected to provide ongoing free labor. Most people would gladly make the occasional trip if something urgent came up, but being on call several times a month with little notice is a completely different commitment. It's obvious that the OP is beginning to feel less like a helpful grandson and more like an unpaid property manager.

For a little extra context, he states that his grandparents are European, so they're very strict when it comes to helping and lending others the key to their house. That leads their own children and grandchildren to go and fix the house whenever there's a problem. But, it's not just a quick fix: everyone lives very far away and has to travel a lot just to get there. So, essentially, this arrangement doesn't work for anyone.

What stands out to me is that the family seems to be treating the lack of a property manager as an unavoidable problem when it's actually a choice. If the grandparents have decided they don't trust outside help, that's their problem, but it doesn't automatically mean the responsibility should fall on their children and grandchildren. 

I hope that he setting his foot down is going to be helpful for the rest of the family to be more genuine and to help out if they really want to. However, according to the story, the family is very cooperative and titles him as selfish when he does not want to head down there to do some work.

We can't get over how cute cats are, and it seems the internet agrees.

Cats are, and always have been, one of the cutest creatures to have ever graced this planet with their presence. It's not only that they're ferocious hunters, floofy monarchs, and all-around resilient animals - they also possess an unmatched cuteness that puts them right at the top of the cute animals list. Cats have a cute little face with big eyes, a fluffy and expressive tail, and the softest fur imaginable. It's all adorable and factors into their insane level of cuteness.

We know we're not the only ones who think cats are such wholesome creatures. The internet is basically ruled by cute cats, which obviously means a bajillion people around the globe adore these little munchkins just as much as we do. When someone makes a cat post to share with the internet - they know fully well it'll reach the eyes of many other cat people and general feline fans. And since cat people basically rule the internet's content, it seems, every cat meme has its purpose.

The purpose of cat memes is obviously to make people laugh, but there's an extra thing there that happens, even if we don't mean it by making a cat meme… they remind us of how cute cats are. Don't get us wrong, we know cat memes are hilarious (because cats are hilarious, it's in their nature) - but they're also the purrfect daily reminder that we're surrounded by the cutest creatures imaginable, and some of them actually live in our homes. Isn't that ameowzing?

What is the appropriate response to an employee's letter of resignation?

There are a few ways this could go, and all of them would be acceptable. Some employers would take the resignation, say 'alright,' respectfully, and move on with their day. They don't give way to emotions or show any sign of remorse that one of their employees is leaving, and honestly? That is perfectly valid and probably the most desirable response for most employees who are quitting.

Some employees actually would like to see some emotion coming out of their employers as they tell them they quit. They want to see the employer feel bad that a valued employee is leaving, and if you throw in an attempt to get them to say, that's even better. A little emotion is not necessarily a bad response, after all, we're all humans. If you worked for someone for a while, it makes sense if you want to see that they are even a little bit upset about your decision to leave.

The one response no one wants to get from their employer as they hand in their resignation letter is anger. Some employers are so mad about the prospect of an employee coming up and telling them that they are not happy with their job that they would go as far as putting all of the blame on the employee, instead of admitting that some of it is their fault.

The response to the employee's resignation in the story below is truly something else. While the employee tried to be as respectful as possible while they explained the reason for their quitting, the employer couldn't have responded with more accusations. All the employee said was that the working conditions were not sustainable due to the tip and pay system, but the employer decided to throw accusations about their integrity, selfishness, and work ethic.

The employee shared both the resignation letter and the boss's response in the story below, so keep scrolling to read all about it.

When you adopt a cat, you never imagine you're letting a ferocious goblin into your house.

Cats will always be mysterious. There's constantly something new to discover about them, like they hold secrets only to reveal them at some time that'll leave us surprised, jaws on the floor, in awe of their hidden abilities. And one of these abilities is the silliest of them all, which is very on-brand for cats. They can enter the goblin mode. It's the secret silly sauce of cats where they go absolutely unhinged - making weird noises, climbing on gravity-defying objects, and generally acting as if they're possessed by a demon.

All animals can go into goblin mode, but when it comes to cats - they're the absolute kings and queens of it. Silly cats are such an internet landmark, and every cat parent knows it. And this is exactly why we asked our beloved cat community over at the ICHC Facebook page to slap that cat derp all over us. And boy, oh boy, you delivered. All your goblin mode cats and the epitome of unhinged hilarity, and we're so happy to see them all.

Two parties, zero accountability, and one guy standing in his destroyed yard as summer starts. Classic. Classicly annoying but still classic

The contractor's defense is that they were following the client's instructions. The neighbor's defense is that he never gave those instructions. Nobody is lying, nobody is responsible, and somehow the person whose property got torn up is the only one with an actual problem to solve. This is what happens when adults decide that pointing fingers is cheaper than writing a check.

Free time on your hands? Scroll some feline funnies. 

If you're a cat lover then you don't have to tell us how much time you spend scrolling cat memes. At I Can Has Cheezburger, we already konw. There's nothing to be ashamed of, everyone and their mother is scrolling cat memes in their free time. There's something so comforting about cat memes. It's their furry faces, the fact that they're just little balls of chaos and adorable snuggle machines at the same time. Cats really bridge the gap between feeling feisty and looking for love. Have you ever seen your cat absolutely stoic and distant from you while you beg for its attention. But then the second you give up they're meowing at your ear, pushing their faces on your hands while you're trying to read, and absolutely distracting you in every single way possible. Their naughtiness is part of their charm, but it doesn't last forever. 

When cats are pawdorable, we forgive them for everything. So basically they run our lives and there's nothing we can do about it. But honestly, would you really have it any other way? Here's to the chaos, cuteness, and pawsitivity of felines in funny memes. 

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey. 

California isn't just a place. California is like an oasis of hope, paradise, people, history, and desire. The whole world covets California in a way that they don't anywhere else. Sure, people dream of other places. People can idealize Paris for it's romance, the city of love, and the attraction of eating baguettes in a park with your lover. Or somewhere like Hawaii, where you can go on your own Hawaiian roller coaster ride and live the island life. Or somewhere like Rome, where you're surrounded by rich history and beautiful architecture that tells a whole story. But California? Everyone wants to go to California. 

And in Reddit's r/CatDistributionSystem, one special little kitty gets to live the California life. She's found stuck in a cattle grate in Texas, she's meowing her desperate meows and trying to claw her way out. The woman who takes her though doesn't live in Texas, but she grew so attached to the kitty. She decides to buy her a one way ticket to Los Angeles, and the two are California bound! Read the full story below. 

Data isn't always everything, although it is often the most visible. 

In this Reddit story, an act of malicious compliance around tracking and timesheets raised a very important question about the fact that any time spent tracking time more thoroughly is actually wasting it.

We often think that our increased ability, aided by technology, to log and record every amount of data but one thing we often don't think about is just how much time and resources all of that data that we can track takes to process.

All of that data and increased insight itself can become an occlusion, as systems feed you data you're never going to get around to processing. All the while, more pours in and decreases the likelihood that you're ever going to get to it.

Plus, whatever you are focusing on becomes its own bias, and the more you focus on a single or few key metrics, the more workplace behavior will distort to meet it. But the invisible work is equally as important as the KPIs you're tracking (try explaining that in a board meeting), and the more time you spend forcing people to perform to a standard, the more you're eating away at those tasks.

As a manager, too, all of that micromanagement becomes a massive time sink; just as soon as you're having to spend all of your time worrying about what everyone else is doing, you can also count on the fact that you're not getting anything done yourself.

That works for some managers who have none of their own work to do, but for everyone else there's just no way that would be possible. 

This employee sought to get around their new boss's micromanaging scrutiny of their timesheets and decided to bombard them with so much information they couldn't keep up.