Missed Coworker Card

Missed Coworker Card shows a tabby cat holding up a white sign, and the printed words read YOU WILL BE MISSED. The joke works because the cat looks so earnest, as if it is delivering a formal goodbye on behalf of the whole office. It is made for anyone saying farewell to a colleague whose absence will leave a real gap.

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

Behind the design

The tabby cat sits front and center, with striped gray and brown fur, a pale muzzle, and wide, golden eyes that stare straight ahead. Its two front paws wrap around the lower corners of a plain white sign, holding it up as if it were a protest placard or a wanted notice. The sign carries the words YOU WILL BE MISSED in heavy black capitals, with MISSED set larger than the first line so the eye lands on the final word. The white background keeps the attention on the cat and its message. The whole picture reads like a deadpan photo of a pet that has taken on a very serious job, and that contrast between the cat's solemn face and the cheerful sentiment is the heart of the design.

Who gets the joke

The people who will laugh first are colleagues who have shared a kitchen, a printer and a few long Mondays with the one who is leaving. Cat lovers will also smile at the cat's dignified stare, and anyone who has ever written a goodbye note with a little too much sincerity will recognize the tone. You might hand this card to a teammate who spent years keeping the team on track, or to a coworker whose desk is already half packed. Whether the goodbye happens in a conference room or over a quick coffee, the card gives everyone a laugh before the speeches begin.

Gift and choice

This card suits a farewell lunch, a last-day send-off, or a retirement party where the whole team signs one shared card. Slip it inside a larger card or add a short handwritten note beneath the cat. The design comes in the Natural colorway, which keeps the focus on the striped cat and its sign.