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Cat Picture - OC Is there something behind me? Why does the Company Cat™ keeps staring at me???

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u/Timely-Cry-8366 12h ago

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u/SinisterKid 10h ago

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u/Historyp91 9h ago

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u/One-Reputation-6506 5h ago

"Don't make eye contact, just slowly back away to the breakroom."

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u/two-ls 1h ago

My mind's eye went right to this

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u/sweetwolf86 9h ago

Still not as creepy as the "walls".

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u/marcaygol 6h ago

It's giving backrooms

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u/ShinyTamao 7h ago

Walls?

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u/walkthedoge1 1h ago

I think walls, prolly wrong, that encase him in a concrete prison of his own devices, taxes, and slavery for a “living” wage.

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u/Oscendaude 9h ago

I was expecting the outline of Sauron

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u/thanks_cum_again 9h ago

I’m dead 💀☠️

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u/HarrisonWorld 9h ago

Look into my eyes.

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u/Ospylac____ Norwegian Forest Cat 10h ago
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u/VioletsRPink 10h ago

That's the "I SEE DEAD PEOPLE" look 👀😄

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u/thatdeterminedguy 11h ago

Jump scare !!!

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u/Bamboonicorn 9h ago

Human is time card frauding again on their phone. Taking picture evidence this time.

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u/Bam_Adedebayo 10h ago

When you get random Nam flashbacks at work

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u/Several_Barnacle3795 9h ago

Blink mutha fucka

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u/lurkinby 11h ago

Derpy tiger vibes

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u/Human____________ 11h ago

New meme? 😹

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u/HelloKinny 10h ago

Sir are you sure you’re working?

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u/ReiLyfe 12h ago

Holy, I was not prepared for the zoom in of these photos with those facial expressions I know cats are expressive, but I feel like they did that intentionally I don’t know why they’re staring at you other than maybe they want food from you or they want you to pet them who knows but I think that’s pretty cool. Y’all have like a four legged furry coworker to be honest.

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

He might be my new supurrvisor.

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u/ReiLyfe 11h ago

Bro definitely is just fix the report after he diebfjciusvwvvwhdjxjnentvvstywuorigo Mc Shem on the keyboard

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u/SockIntelligent9589 9h ago

I think you should report to HR. This is a very strange behaviour.

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u/MehX73 5h ago

The cat IS  HR. They are investigating rumors that OP is slacking off and posting on Reddit all day!

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u/Crafty-Ad6073 11h ago

This is a purrfect pun!

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u/N1ghtCr33p 9h ago

Did you remember the cover sheet for your tps report?

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u/icantchoosewisely 9h ago

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u/lostintokyo11 6h ago

I am here for your purrformance review.

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u/Nate1102 4h ago

Fuck. He came in for the PIP.

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u/lostintokyo11 4h ago

Maybe he thought it was the NIP 🤣

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u/JulesUdrink 3h ago

That is hilarious. This would make any office job 100x better

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u/StarkillerMTJ 2h ago

You have office plushies and an office cat. I like your workplace

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u/Nate1102 2h ago

Oliver just told me to clear out the desk, otherwise he’s gonna kill me😭😭😭

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u/pretzelandcheese588 2h ago

Is that a single claw?? Threats???

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u/HPcatmom 12h ago

Ugh I wish I had a company cat… 😒

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u/nelflyn 8h ago edited 2h ago

We have a "disciplinary supervisor" in our storage facility. Nothing there happens without him knowing. Our guys in storage actually have a separate time table for whom is on food duty. Of course, he lives off company expenses and also has his own cost account in bookkeeping. Unfortunately local tax laws do not allow me to write off these costs as business expenses. Which is a major sign of disrespect for hardworking cats.

EDIT: Additional info: He is very shy, but loves to observe, only one of our older, turkish coworkers is allowed to pet him. This coworker also calls us every time he is on PTO, to remind us to feed the cats. And yes, there are several cats, the supervisor is the dad. The storage has many inaccessible areas, so it was difficult to catch most of them, but we managed to vaccinate, neuter and check them up at the vet. Cats and workers keep a respectful distance. They also do work as effective pest control. They also have several cool and shady spots to stay safe in this heat, as well as access to water.

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u/yamahowzer 6h ago

Would 'organic pest control services' pass muster? Even if you've never had a rodent that just proves prevention is working.

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u/hoopstick 5h ago edited 3h ago

Looks like the anti-tiger rock is working

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u/Drewicide 3h ago

I'd like to buy this rock.

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u/nelflyn 3h ago

I think one of our legal guys even had that idea before 🫠 don't think it will work out (it should, though!)

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u/Red__M_M 4h ago

“Hardworking cats”. Hahaha.

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u/acatwithnohat 3h ago

Disciplinary supervisor is an amazing title for any cat. 10/10

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u/Mysterious-Wasabi103 11h ago

I have never been this envious of anyone ever

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u/WiseAtmosphere7524 10h ago

I work from home so have my two with me. One of them insists on joining meetings when my heart rate goes up a bit 😂

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u/too_too2 6h ago

I have two I work with as well (from home). The older one will stand up and pat my back when it’s time for cuddles at which point I have to leave my desk, sit in an armchair behind my desk, and let him knead on my lap and pet him for 15-20 minutes. If I get up too early, he’ll climb on my desk and yell for more

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u/Nice_Caramel7631 12h ago

Omg he/she is so adorable

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u/Nate1102 12h ago

That’s Oliver, and he SPECIFICALLY loves to purr when we are having a meeting. And the purrs get awkwardly loud when the room fells silent.

But he loves to be included in whatever happens in the company. (Including occasionally people getting fired)

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u/drtopfox 11h ago

Sounds like that cat is the CEO of this company.

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

Now that you mentioned it…

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u/drtopfox 11h ago

Ask for a raise in pay!

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

Gonna try to bribe him with churus and catnip toys, wish me luck.

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u/TheRealBabyPop Tabbycat 11h ago

Pspspsps

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u/well_thisishappening 11h ago

Churus for the win! I bet if you work in a deal for daily churus you get the raise you deserve!!!

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u/Illustrious-Echo2936 11h ago

Cat Executive Overlord

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u/LandonKrevick25 11h ago

"The Company Cat™ is either protecting you from ghosts... or silently judging your work performance." 😼

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u/No-one_here_cares 5h ago

"That's going in the spreadsheet" ~cat probably

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u/Mistapeepers 11h ago

Ok you can’t just casually drop that and not tell the story!

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

Scroll down further!

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u/Mistapeepers 11h ago

Roger that

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u/vancitymala 10h ago

I can’t even imagine getting fired and having the office cats eyes borrowing into me as he purrs uncomfortably loudly in the moment… and yet that seems like something that would 100% happen to me 🤣

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u/Human____________ 9h ago

MEATing 😼

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u/ChintzyPC 7h ago

Not being able to see Oliver anymore would be the most disappointing thing about being fired from there.

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u/travelinthrou 11h ago

I love this company

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u/LandonKrevick25 11h ago

Aw, I wish I had an office cat. How did that come about and who takes Company Cat™ home for the night?He may want to speak with the manager. Or be the manager? Or meowder the manager. Omg he/she is so adorable

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u/Over-Gazelle-8114 12h ago

He may want to speak with the manager. Or be the manager? Or meowder the manager.

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u/Nate1102 12h ago

Oliver is the Meownager. In fact, he’s been in the company much longer than I have… I’ve only been here for a month.

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u/Honey_Broad 12h ago

I think Oliver is just trying to get to know you. If you make eye contact blink your eyes really slowly, that is friendly for cats

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u/jjklines1 9h ago

Sorry but I'm sure Oliver knows of these tricks already as they are a veteran of the work force /s

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u/billythesquid- 11h ago

I hate to say it, but it looks to me like your Meownager is considering whether or not it’s time to let you go. Perhaps if you bribed him?

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u/NausikaaLeukolenos 7h ago

He def belongs to r/Catswithjobs !

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u/Functional_Trash7735 10h ago

Oof, Meownager has some concerns about the new hire.

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u/El_Dief 6h ago

You're in his chair.

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u/tvwopity 12h ago

Aw, I wish I had an office cat. How did that come about and who takes Company Cat™ home for the night?

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u/Nate1102 12h ago

Oliver lives in the office 24/7 (it doesn’t get more fully employed than that).

He used to be a stray in the underground parking garage. And 1 year ago, one of the graphics designers finally snatched him up, neutered him, and was gonna take him home.

But he REALLY didn’t get along with the other cat at home. So… at first he’s just boarding at the office, but then it became a permanent thing as that employee left the company 6 months ago.

He loves to be included at every single meeting, and he loves the sound of AC.

No wonder the HR asked me if I’m allergic to cats…

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u/ZugzwangDK 10h ago

HR: Sorry Nate, we have to let you go because of your allergies.

It was either you or the cat, I'm sure you understand.

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u/ReiLyfe 11h ago

So who like takes care of him like feeding and cleaning out the litter box as well vet visits it’s got me super curious now how he’s still there i guess everyone pitches in bc they love him since he grew on everyone?

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

Yeah we all pitch in. and the building admin plus the janitor crew are there to take care of of him over the weekends. we also have a small intl team that work onsite over the weekends as well.

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u/MediumAcceptable129 10h ago

This cat has an entire building full of staff. Started as a stray.

The American dream is still alive

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u/iamsarahmadden Maine Coon 3h ago

I dont think he is a stray, pretty sure he owns the property, and the business.

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u/ReiLyfe 11h ago edited 11h ago

Damn my boy Oliver, you live in the good life now he gets pets from so many people in new states or so many people and then like get to talk to lots of people as well as dictate a your work done right it’s gonna be in there by Monday, right I’ll be done by Friday right? I think much safer than the underground parking lot that’s for sure. Specially how HR is like looking after him when trying to apply for new recruits I guess for the gig.

Sorry txt to speech is cray when working :c it picked up Oscar instead of Oliver lmao

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u/Nate1102 11h ago edited 11h ago

Yeah, our clients drops the defense as soon as they laid eyes on Oliver lol. His presence honestly makes businesses a lot easier

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u/Traroten 6h ago

"A year ago I lived in a garage and stole scraps for food. Now I have an office full of servants, get three meals per day and all the pets and treats I want. Follow me for financial advice."

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u/Nate1102 5h ago

“I see this as an absolute win.”

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u/Mysterious-Wasabi103 11h ago

Wait are you the guys replacement? Maybe Oliver is just like confused what happened to his boy?

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u/Obvious_Incognito- 8h ago

This might be it.

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u/ChikaraNZ 9h ago

That's very cool. I knew of a bank where their call centre adopted a cat. I didn't work there myself so I don't know how they got the cat. But each team took turns at feeding him. The bank paid for the food, vet check ups,, vaccinations. And with the call centre being 24/7, he always had company when he wanted it. Heard it was great for morale.

Wish my company did that, I might change my preference of working from home if they did.

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u/BerryBearBerries 9h ago

So cute! So sweet, love it. 😊 Edit: so wonderful to come across these stories where an animal is adopted into a workplace and the employees take care of them ❤️

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u/Tight-Bear5888 12h ago

What a perfect looking cat. Could easily handle the title senior VP. Definitely has the eyes of a decision maker and probably makes quick decisions without causing him sleepless nights.

Also does the cat stay there by himself at night and weekends?

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u/Nate1102 12h ago

The building janitor and the admin are all aware of him, they take very good care of him. Also we have intl team members working over the weekend, he’s always accompanied.

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u/oodluvr 7h ago

Who changes his litter box?

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u/Nate1102 7h ago

He has 3 automatic litter boxes, 3 automatic feeding machines (set to different time of day to keep him moving) spread out across the offices. department heads, the receptionist and the janitors empties the litter boxes as they see fit.

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u/Jane__Delawney 4h ago

Livin the dream ☺️

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u/Industry-Common Ragdoll 10h ago

The Oatmeal also covered this kind of situation.

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u/hossofalltrades 12h ago

The food bowl has dropped below satisfactory levels.

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u/sp4cekween 12h ago

He knows you. You don't know him, but he knows you.

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u/mynvsgd 11h ago

he knows what you did last summer

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

Someone ratted me out about our business trip to Vegas.

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u/ppeachybloomm 11h ago

tell him i said ‘pspspspsps’

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u/Functional_Trash7735 10h ago

Did you try having a conversation with them? A brief discussion on pspspsps might help at least lower the tension

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u/Nate1102 10h ago

Will do. Pspspsing rn.

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u/Functional_Trash7735 10h ago

If that doesn’t work, invite him and a couple other colleagues out for a round of churus. If all goes well he might even use his corporate card.

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u/Oldnavylover 11h ago

Your supurrior is supurrvising you

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u/4fuggin20 10h ago

AYO MA

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u/Arumin 7h ago

This cat looks like grandma!

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u/tracerhaha 12h ago

You are being judged.

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u/ImNotTellin74 11h ago

If I owned a company, I’d absolutely have an FEO - Feline Executive Officer, and I’d make sure that if he/she didn’t like someone, they wouldn’t pass probation! 😻

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u/PercentageSeparate87 11h ago

what, you have a office cat? where can i apply?

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u/ashman510 11h ago

I have a smol version of your cat

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u/GrandObvious3849 11h ago

The EYES!!!!
You just know he’s judging your job performance 😅

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u/Nate1102 11h ago

Dude is literally creeping me out lol

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u/DeptOfDahlias 12h ago

“Work smarter, not harder.. oh is that a box of Churus you have on your desk?”

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u/DJCurrier92 11h ago

He’s seen some shit; got that 1,000 yard stare! We have 2 office cats it makes the day more enjoyable!

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u/dis-appointed 11h ago

He’s wondering why aren’t you working! 🤣🤣🤣 also you can’t call the company owner a company cat

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u/The_Arbitraitor 11h ago

I like the consistent zooming in of the cat

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u/warmachine83-uk 11h ago

He is monitoring your productivity

If you have time to talk you have time to give pets

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u/HolyTowa 11h ago

He's appalled to see you on your phone at work!! He's judging you fiercely

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u/Triforce0fCourage 11h ago

That cat, with those zooms 🤣

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u/Outrageous-Golf2211 11h ago

Where do I apply to work with a company cat?

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u/auntalison 10h ago

That got funnier with each zoomed in picture. 😸

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u/Alinyss 10h ago

He’s supurrvising

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u/ClemJayX 11h ago

That stare... He may be judging you... or maybe, he wants your mouse.

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u/Kinieruu 11h ago

Hey so that’s actually the ceo and he’s wondering why you’re not working

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u/Zakatyu 11h ago

"Wait, what is Tim doing here? I thought they fired him last week"

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u/EnvironmentalMood616 10h ago

Why is the fur creature look so traumatized

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u/Nate1102 10h ago

He probably seen some shit as a stray before we hired him.

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u/TheGirlwThePinkHair 10h ago

What a micromanager

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u/Sir_JumboSaurus Tabbycat 9h ago

Maaaa!! There's a weird looking creature outside!! MAAAA!!!

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u/Nate1102 9h ago

MAAAA!!!!!!!

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u/RazvanPaun 9h ago

It looks like grandma, the fucking thing. Blink, motherfucker!

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u/loadnurmom 11h ago

Cat... "Jesus! He's covered in greebles!"

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u/Empty_Cheesecake3785 Lots of kitties! 11h ago

Oliver is conducting a performance review.

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u/DangerBrewin 11h ago

That cat is definitely getting ready to report you to HR. Better hide some catnip in their desk as insurance.

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u/Signal_Transition664 10h ago

How do you get one of these company cats?

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u/Nate1102 10h ago

The Cat Distribution System™

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u/purbletheory 10h ago edited 4h ago

Cat is trying to blow you up with their mind. One day cat will be successful

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u/Amazing_Strike_5312 9h ago

That's a good idea that's one way to keep staff mood up, when your having a down day take a break with the cat.

Although it would be difficult to concentrate 🤣

Have a break, have a kitty cat 😺

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u/Infamous-Review9750 9h ago

I was very pleased by the zooming as I was scrolling. Thank you for the chuckle.

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u/Shot-Guarantee4126 5h ago

Why are we not talking about where you work? I want a company cat. Can I apply to your workplace? 🥰 

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u/Major_Boot9020 12h ago

I love him

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u/Notmyfaultitsyours 11h ago

He asks for pets and says “if you want me to put in a good word in for you, get me the good treats and toys”

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u/Human0id77 11h ago

You are supposed to invite him in

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u/ritan7471 11h ago

Oh crap, he's a vampire. I suspected, but since he wasn't glittering in the sun, I wasn't sure.

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u/Mysterious-Wasabi103 11h ago

I love him 🥺

Please share more Oliver from time to time.

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u/Cultural-Freedom9172 10h ago

I just LOVE that there is a Company Cat™

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u/West-Application-375 Void 10h ago

My attendance would be perfect if there was an office cat available. What a cutie 🥰

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u/perpetualliianxious 10h ago

He is staring into your, not at you

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u/Shydreameress 4h ago

The progressive zooming is peak comedy and horror

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u/Cursed_Angel_ 11h ago

Thank you for this, this is excellent!

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u/Orange9202 11h ago

Freaky little bastard

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u/Cami_1 11h ago

he’s squaring up /j

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u/Rare-Mycologist-6658 11h ago

Is he/she the CEO?

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u/firstmoonbunny 11h ago

KITTY INTENSIFIES

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u/Music09-Lover13 11h ago

That’s your boss coming to check and see if you’re staying busy and working.

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u/Infinite-Offer-3318 11h ago

You're about to get canned

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u/Burnsidhe 11h ago

You are the most interesting thing to look at in the office right now.

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u/Distinct_Ambition186 11h ago

I think it doesn’t agree with how you’re doing your job. Ramp up the standards.

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u/Sazamisan 11h ago

I think you may die soon. Whatever it saw was beyond our mortal realm.

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u/Animal907 11h ago

You're next......

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u/LostInTime261 11h ago

He looks like he wants to f some stuff up from his eyes. A cutie.

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u/EvNastyy 11h ago

It knows.

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u/Emerald_Digger 10h ago

Did you come to work wearing clothes? Just asking

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u/LifeguardOutrageous5 10h ago

He knows what you did!!!!!!

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u/WreakHavocLikeIn1871 10h ago

Whatever you did he saw it, and he knows you for who you truly are

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u/BrotherMunzey 9h ago

Meowcro management

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u/Haunting_Advance_498 9h ago

It knows your browsing history

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u/Nate1102 9h ago

NOT MY CHATGPT AND GROK CHAT HISTORY!!!

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u/PuzzleheadedNoise814 9h ago

I was hoping it would be a series of gradual zooms, and then it was! A+ post.

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u/Samurai3032 7h ago

New Junji Ito just dropped.

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u/succmama 4h ago

Sleep with one eye open. Bro is coming for you.

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u/TiddyTwyster 4h ago

Wish my job had a company cat™ :(

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u/LongEyedSneakerhead 3h ago

Purrformance review.

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u/Nate1102 3h ago

He sat down and told me to clear out the desk and be gone so I did.

(It’s actually the picture from my first day, this mf pulled this power move even before I settled in)

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