Unique Concepts for a Farewell Card to a Colleague

Wishing goodbye to a workmate isn’t ever easy, particularly if they’ve become so much more than an office buddy. If they’re off to a new employment opportunity, retirement, or whatever new adventure they have in mind, a farewell card is the sincere means to bid them well and wish them good luck. But do you need to use that said “Good luck” when you can make their farewell card all the more memorable?

Here are a few creative and innovative ideas to create a farewell card for your colleague special and memorable!

1. The Memory Lane Card

Why not take a walk down memory lane? Instead of a common note, write down a few of your favorite moments with your colleague—office humor jokes, office jokes, or team funny moments. You can even add small doodles or snaps from office parties to make it personal.

Example:

“Remember when we inadvertently wore alike each Monday for a month? The universe reminded us we were an amazing team! Good luck with your new job—don’t forget us!”

2. The Team Effort Card

A team goodbye card is a wonderful way of expressing the amount that one member is valued. Get everyone in on the act by collecting notes from everyone and turning them into a mass card. Create an e-group card on Sendwishonline.com whereby you all get to send messages, GIFs, and even goofy stickers! 

3. The “Advice for the Future” Card

Rather than a plain goodbye, how about a gift of some word of wisdom? Ask every office mate to submit a joke of advice, good advice, or work smarts.

Example:

“Never plan a 4:59 PM meeting—take my tip for it!”

“Keep in mind that coffee is a main human need and not an amenity. Recharge and conquer the world!”

4. The “Office Superlatives” Card

Assign a playful nickname based on your co-worker’s office personality or habits.

Some playful examples:

The Email Ninja: Always replies in record time.

Meeting Magician: Somehow makes even the most dull meetings entertaining.

Snack Stash Keeper: The person who always has emergency snacks.

Put these on a playful certificate or make a “Hall of Fame” on the inside of the card so they remember their office legend!

5. The Puzzle or Riddle Card

If your colleague loves a challenge, make their leave card interactive! Design a riddle of their stay at the company or a word search with in-jokes and company jargon.

Example:

“You’ve conquered deadlines, battled reports,

Now you’re off to new resorts!

Wherever you are, we know you’ll shine,

Because talent like yours is truly divine!”

6. The Countdown Card

Building an index with the “Top Ten Details Around You That Help Miss.” Whether might be their contagious sense of their talent for solving problems or even their famed ability for making coffee!

Example:

Your ability to make us laugh even on the busiest days.

Your playlist somehow had a song for every mood.

Your incredible patience during long meetings.

Your desk always being stocked with the best snacks.

… and so on!

7. The Future Predictions Card

Have fun speculating what the future holds for your coworker! Will they be CEO in five years? Own a beachside coffee shop? Invent a revolutionary office gadget? Be goofy and genuine with your predictions.

Example:

“In five years, we’re sure you’ll be ruling the corporate world, giving TED talks, and still managing to keep all our birthdays straight!”

8. The Emoji Message Card

Challenge yourself to write half of the message in only emojis!

Example:

“We will miss your ideas and your work. Best wishes on your next adventure. Remain and keep rocking!”

This gives your farewell card a fun and lighthearted twist.

9. The “Mad Libs” Farewell Card

Make your farewell card a game! Insert blanks in your message and have other coworkers fill them in with funny words.

Example:

“Hello [Name], we’re going to miss your [adjective] self and your unique [verb]ing like nobody’s business! Our workplace will be incomplete without your [humerous noun] and [yet another humorous noun]. Best regards as a new [job title], where you will definitely [humorous verb] your path to victory!” 

10. The QR Code Surprise Card

Go digital with your farewell card by including a QR code that leads to a personalized farewell video, office song playlist, or photo gallery and messages. Your co-workers can scan it when they feel nostalgic!

Final Thoughts

It does not call for a farewell card to be an elementary farewell; it ought to be a toast to all that was good and a sincere hope for your coworker’s flourishing of their newly founded company. What you provide for it will only render the goodbye that much sad, depending on whether you prefer a maudlin note, a considerate gesture, or some humor.

And if you want a fast and fun way of making a digital goodbye team card, Sendwishonline.com is here to help! Gather your team, include messages, and send off a coworker in style.

So, which of these goodbye card ideas are you using? Let us know in the comments!