A wise Man once said Card for Retiring Colleagues

A wise Man once said Card shows a blue airplane taking off above a soft sky, and the printed words, A wise man once said, "I'm outta here!" and he lived happily ever after, give the joke away at once. The line is a playful nod to the moment a long career ends, and it makes the exit sound like a happy ending. It helps you say goodbye with a laugh rather than a speech, and it suits people who have earned a slow walk out the door.

Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.

A closer look at the print

The airplane sits across the middle of the card, with a blue tail fin, a cream body and a pale pink stripe running along the fuselage. Small windows line the side, and the cockpit glints at the nose. Its wings are angled upward as it climbs away from the viewer. Below it, a row of soft cream clouds sweeps across the bottom edge, giving the scene a sense of height and open air. The lettering is set in two styles, with a dark navy serif for the opening lines and a bold white brush script for the punchline "I'm outta here!" That contrast makes the joke pop. The whole picture reads as a gentle, hand-painted illustration that feels calm and cheerful rather than loud. It belongs to the world of retirement and farewell humor, where a plane stands in for a long-awaited departure.

Who will love it

The people who will notice it first are the coworkers, managers and friends who have shared a long stretch of workdays with the person leaving. The wordplay will land with anyone who has ever daydreamed about walking out for good. When a colleague is heading into retirement, you can sign it with a short note about the years you spent together, and the airplane does the rest. It also works for a boss who has run a team for decades, since the joke treats the exit as a victory lap. Even someone who is not retiring but changing jobs may enjoy the cheeky tone.

Occasions and picks

This card fits best for a last day in the office, a retirement lunch or a team send-off. Hand it over with a small gift, or place it on a desk before the final goodbye so the recipient finds it with their belongings. It is also a good pick for a farewell party, a leaving card passed around the office or a note sent to a former coworker who has just stepped away. It comes as a greeting card in its natural color option, ready to write in and send.