Bad bosses will come up with any excuse imaginable to justify their poor management skills. 

This manager messaged his employees and used the rainy weather to justify delaying payment to his employees. The Redditor's coworker was smart enough to ask why he was forced to work under these weather conditions and yet he couldn't get paid on time. Employment should always be a two-way street, people, and that applies to every aspect of the professional relationship. 

This sounds like a grown-up version of a second grader claiming that his dog ate his homework. This manager also apparently refuses to compensate his employees via direct deposit (red flag alert, especially in this day and age!). Clearly, he was never going to pay his employees on time, and he simply thought he was slick enough to get away with it using the rain as justification… as if precipitation makes it impossible for someone to write a check. 

Keep scrolling below for the full stories and for the best reactions in the comments section. For more, check out this post about a boss who tried to reject a job candidate solely because she was a fan of Star Trek.

Hey, cool cats and kittens. We think that all cats are beautiful here at I Can Has Cheezburger, but some cats are born with something extra special. In fact, it's not just cats that have this furtastic feline feature, but it does show up in quite a few kitties (especially white cats). These cats are born with different colored eyes, sometimes with two different colors in the same eye! It's called heterochromia, and it's absolutely ameowzing! 

You'll find a stunning supply of cool cats with multi-colored eyes just down below. Take your time during your scrolling to really look at each different kind of pattern these cats with purrfectly unique features have in their eyes. Why do cats have to be so beautiful? Can't they save some beauty for the rest of us? 

If you're in the mood for some more furbulous felines, be sure to check out some cats with cool fur patterns here!

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Hey cat lovers, it's Caturday! Finally, right? This week felt like an eternity, just like the two minutes in between 7 AM and 7:02 AM (7 is when we usually feed our cats, and 7:02 is when we actually fed them this morning). We're pawsitively exhausted from this work week and we just need something silly to turn our brains off and go into full relaxation mode. So curl up on your purrfect spot on the couch, grab your nearest kitty, and get ready to scroll your way into Caturday bliss!

From cats pulling a "The Shining" and entering the bathroom (how dare you not include them in your toilet adventures) to realizing that someone stole your outfit at a party, these cute and funny kitties have us laughing our way into a purrfectly silly and relaxing day. It's nice to kick our shoes off and let our toe beans relax for a while, so let's do it together while enjoying some kitty comedy. Happy Caturday!

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Quiet quitting is a phenomenon that is shaking today's workforce like a punch to the jaw. While nepo-baby executives quiver in their leather chairs up in their ivory towers, quiet quitting provides a refuge for employees that many have never felt before. Minimum effort for minimum pay offers solace and peace to employees, especially when our alternative reality sets in. 

Nobody wants to work extra hard for no reward, so why not just quiet quit like the Gen X employee in our next story? 

For u/UncreditedChoir, a Gen X guy working for a major electronics company, entering the workforce and working for a big company meant you were probably going to see some major benefits by the end of your tenure. However, with the shifting work climate and with childish corporate management stepping into higher roles, he was discouraged at his ability to climb the ladder. But for an older guy in the workforce who's willing to see the light at the end of the tunnel, when he learned what quiet quitting was, he was actually relieved. 

Scroll for the entire story–it might just inspire you the slack off a bit in the workplace to find your own employment peace of mind. 

Hey, friends! Today we are shining our famous ICanHasCheezburger spotlight on a beautiful Reddit story featuring a cute kitty cat choosing a human to become his/her own. And yes, a cat can adopt a human and not the other way around. Though, usually the human comes around in the end. When a cat chooses you, it means you've won the ultimate feline seal of approval! It's like being picked as the VIP in their social circle. They see something in you—maybe it's your vibe, your energy, or simply your warmth—and decide, "Yep, this human's my person." It's a purrfect bond of trust and affection. You become their go-to for cuddles, playtime, and all the snuggles. So, congrats! You're officially part of their inner circle, and that's a pretty special feeling.

The original poster of this delightful Reddit thread won a new friend and companion after mourning the passing of her doggo of many years. I don't know about you, but it seems like a divine gift. 

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This roommate taught their 'friend' a lesson about consequences that they'll likely never forget. After impulsively getting a betta fish in honor of the solar eclipse, the star of our next story was in for a roller coaster of emotions. They bonded with the fish, put them in a large bowl as a temporary home, and vowed that when they returned from work, they'd finish their tank and splurge at the pet store for some top-tier fish supplies. 

Well when they returned from work, the beloved betta was belly up in a random kitchen tupperware, slain by the reckless hands of a roommate who didn't care whether the fish lived or not. 

But when the fish-lover came home to their sad sack of scales, they went on a vengeance mission–a warpath, if you will–to get even with a disrespectful roommate. Scroll for the entire story of the implosion of a friendship, all because of the funeral of a beautiful beta fish.

Be very very careful with anonymous surveys… you never really know if they're actually anonymous or not! 

In some workplaces, HR will send around anonymous surveys every now and then. They can address mundane topics, like asking if people want more employee events, and trying to take the temperature on morale. Other times these surveys are directly asking how leadership is doing, and those feel risky to answer. Even if the results come through a third-party service, it can't be that hard to figure out who wrote what. 

This workplace seems pretty toxic, which is apparently a common trait at call centers. These employees do an important job, but it's not the kind of gig that most people want to take on. They have to talk to irate customers all day long. Turnover is high. And clearly at this place, morale is not great. These hard-working folks earn only about £4.00 above minimum wage, no wonder they're unhappy about it! Not to mention that any sane person would reply "yes" to the question, "Would you like a higher salary?". Not sure what this manager was thinking here, but it surely made an impression on her employees. 

Next up, this new employee was so excited to flex his newfound power that he ended up bossing around his own supervisor. 

Hey there, feline enthusiasts and corporate slaves. If you're stuck in the daily grind and need a little pick-me-up, there's nothing quite like a good cat picture to make you smile. These friendly felines may not be able to help you with that looming deadline, but they can certainly provide a bit of comic relief when you need it most. Trust us on that one!

Go ahead and check out these silly cat pictures that are sure to bring a grin to your face.  Whether you're dealing with a difficult boss, annoying co-workers, or just need a break from the monotony of the 9-5 grind, these cats are here to help. Take a few minutes to scroll through and let yourself be whisked away to a world of playful felines and hilarious antics. Go ahead, relax, and let these silly cat pictures provide a much-needed distraction from your busy day. 

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Lawyers taking on landlords sounds like it's one of those franchise spinoff film in which two villains from different franchises take on each other to see who is the biggest and baddest baddie out there. You're not even really sure why they're feuding, but that's really beside the point of these types of films. You know, something along the lines of Alien vs. Predator, Freddy vs. Jason, or Godzilla vs. Kong, there's certainly a precedent for these kinds of crossovers and Landlord vs. Lawyer deserves a place amongst them.

Still, even though you're really not really supposed to be rooting for these antagonists in their original mediums, these types of films always have a way of making them seem less one-dimensional or totally evil, even encouraging you to be sympathetic to their plights. In this story, it's hard not to root for the wily lawyer who managed to outsmart this fat-cat commercial landlord by manipulating his obvious greed into his own poetic downfall. 

Another Caturday is here, and here we go again. Once more, despite our warnings, you have come to view this collection of little criminals - as if being here is not dangerous or risky, as if itty bitty kittens are not the biggest criminals in the world. Yes, kittens! How many times do we have to say it? Kittens have intense influence over us. All it takes is looking at some pictures of awwdorable teeny weeny kittens, and that's it- our hearts immediately melt, awws start spilling out of our mouths uncontrollably, and we are filled with an intense urge to adopt a kitten right now that very instant.

On top of all that, we are so whipped for these precious and pawfect kittens that we make a listicle showcasing the smallest ones - i.e. the biggest criminals - every single week. And it looks like you're as whipped as we are, since you guys just keep coming back here week by week too. Continue at your own risk, guys, but don't say we didn't warn you.

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City halls are notorious for being stuck up, but this one really takes the cake.

This chess club had eagerly prepared for their opening night, rented a venue (their city hall), and arrived with everything they needed to play chess, which would be chess boards and pieces. Somehow the fact they brought their own things became a huge deal. Their excitement turned into dismay when they were unexpectedly approached by a dude working for city hall. He peeked in, noticed their things, and asked where they took them from. The chess players said they brought them from home, which apparently, wasn't allowed. Things escalated, and the director of city hall was called. She was furious, and they were left confused. It didn't end there, but hey, I won't spoil the ending… Scroll down and read the rest of the story along with all the juicy details and comments below.

Some people need to chill. It's only chess! Afterward, check out these amusing boss stories told by incredulous employees.

Gooood meowrning, everyone, and welcome to the bestest day of the week! That's right, we have finally made it, and the Caturday partay is about to get started, so you have to get ready. You have to… stay in bed a little longer and make plans to do absolutely nothing but chill, snack, sniff catnip, throw some stuff off shelves, and oh, of course, laugh at the funniest cat memes of the week.

The beauty of Caturday is that you can focus on the impurrtant things - on self love and care, and the best way to give yourself some love is by giggling at cat memes first thing in the morning. That's why we're here - to provide all the cat memes that your heart desires. We're here to do the hard work for you so that you can truly stay in bed this morning with a calm soul. Have a purrfect Caturday, y'all! 

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Imagine waking up to an email in your inbox from your manager enforcing a mandatory "deep clean" shift on your one day off. Any sensible human would likely groan and decline the offer. And yes, no matter what this manager says and no matter how he tries to frame it, this is an offer as the employee's contract makes no mention of this "deep clean" shift. 

Furthermore, this manager had absolutely no plans to adjust the coming week's schedule to accommodate the weekend day or to try to carve out time during the regular work week to take on this project. Instead, he tried to see how much mileage he could get out of his employees by making this request seem like a demand. Well, thankfully, this Redditor's girlfriend was not having it. Her partner shared the message online, and based on the reactions in the comments section below, it's quite clear that tons of people have had managers who have tried to pull this nonsense in the past.

Keep scrolling below for the full story. When you're done, check out this post about an employee who got a better job after his boss tried to get away with a 30% pay cut.

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking since, especially when you don't know what kind of person will be interviewing you. After all the hard work of job searching, updating your application materials, and researching companies, you finally get an interview. While it can be a relief to get an interview, sadly, the hard part is just beginning. If you're lucky enough to know the names of the hiring team beforehand, you can research them to mentally prepare yourself for the interview. Maybe run a quick Google search of their name, or stalk them on LinkedIn. But sometimes you have to go in blind. The hiring manager could be the nicest person in the world, or someone like the one in this story. The interviewer in this story below initially praised the candidate for their previous work experience but then suddenly turned and ridiculed them, stating that they lacked career drive. The Original Poster (OP) shared this experience on the internet and found many people who had experienced similar situations. Some speculated that this was an interview tactic. But regardless if that's true, we wouldn't want to work at this company. 

Hey cat lovers and mischief mongrels! One of the first things you learn about cats when you're a wee child is that they're very delicate and to be gentle petting them. The second thing you learn is that they're also insanely formidable and prone to get themselves in purrcarious positions with their agility, wit, and mischievous nature. This juxtaposition of truths has led cat lovers in their adulthood to both cherish the cute smolness of every feline, while respecting their independence, capability, and ability to get themselves in (and sometimes out) of trouble. 

However, sometimes our cattos take things a little too far, getting themselves caught up in shenanigans they can't handle! Hilariously, those moments are usually catnip-fueled and accompanied by the shrill meows of distraught cat energy when the slinkiest of felines realize that they may have miscalculated something here. So if you're looking for a chuckle for some cats that risked their 9 lives over a curious whim, scroll onward for the expressive felines who got a little too caught up in the mischief. 

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Since the job market is the one place where it is perfectly acceptable to look out for your best interests, it can prove to be a horrible place for the faint of heart. Your family's health and welfare should come first. Because of this, you will be taken aback by the story that follows, as workplace loyalty is rare and hard to come by.

The Original Poster (OP) works as a mechanic. Having worked for the same company for a few years, he was largely satisfied. That all changed, though, when one of the most respected employees in the company was let go after arriving late a single time. The staff was startled to learn that he had been dismissed for a single infraction because, as OP states, he was renowned for his punctuality.

Nevertheless, this is not the end of the story; more so, it is a story of friendship and unity. OP and the other members of the team decided that it was necessary to take matters into their own hands. They started showing up late for work every morning until the management lost patience and decided to give the recently fired employee a second chance.

So, if you're curious as to what transpired and whether the employees were able to change the manager's mind about how important it is to be on time for work, be sure to read the story below! After you're done reading, don't forget to check out the story of the underappreciated worker who stood his ground when the employer pursued him for leaving to pursue greater chances elsewhere!

Hey, all you cool cats and kittens. It's Friday, you're probably mentally half at work and halfway to the weekend already. We know that because we're in the exact same place. We're going through the motions, replying to emails, when….uh oh! You sent an email, but instead of clicking 'Reply', you clicked 'Reply All'. Now the whole office knows about your sick days, how embarrassing! Lucky for you, we have the purrfect thing to take your mind off of this pawsitively cringey mistake - and that thing is cat memes!

Take a page from the book on how to be a good cat and just don't care! Cats don't make mistakes, they do things on purrpose, so maybe you meant to tell everyone about your purrsonal life. And if not, just scroll the rest of the day away with these feline funnies and hide in your little corner. Don't worry, everyone will forget about it by Monday. Have a great weekend!

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When you're a kid, and you are watching a Hallmark movie or just a show that displays the Perfect American Family, you end up assuming that your neighbors are going to become your best friends. In those movies, they always greet each other good morning, their kids end up becoming best friends (and then more often than not - end up getting married), and it always seems like having neighbors is the best experience ever.

Is it actually like that in real life? Absolutely not. You are lucky if your neighbors don't make you want to move on the spot, and if you constantly ignore each other – well, that is a massive win.

I'm sure that the person who wrote this Reddit story would agree with these statements, as their neighbor is currently driving them crazy, and all because of a silly fence – OP (original poster) wants to build one, and her neighbor unsurprisingly disagrees.

Scroll down to read the full story. After that, click here for a story of hotel guests who refused to accept that their reservation was canceled.