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New Job Traitor Card puts a red name badge reading TRAITOR under a cheeky congratulations line for a coworker who just switched teams.
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New Job Traitor Card shows “TRAITOR” on a red name badge, and that word is the whole punchline. It is a cheeky way to congratulate someone who just switched sides, and it is made for friends who can take a little ribbing.
Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.
What is printed on it
The card opens with “CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB” in clean black capitals across the top. Beneath it, a smaller line reads “DON'T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR NAME BADGE...” with the ellipsis trailing off like a wink. Lower down, a red badge with a white strip carries “Hello” in cursive, “MY NAME IS” in small caps, and “TRAITOR” in bold blue letters. The cream background keeps the layout clean so the badge stands out. Every element points toward the same joke, so the card reads quickly at a glance.
Made for these people
The people who notice the joke first are the coworkers who watched someone pack up and move to a rival team. They will smile at the badge before they finish the headline. Friends in the same field, who trade good-natured teasing about competing employers, will also get it right away. You can tuck this card into a stack of farewell cards and know it will land with the right person.
A gift idea that fits
Pair this card with a small treat, such as a coffee mug or a pack of their favorite snacks, for a last-day send-off. It also works as a note slipped under a desk plant on their first morning at the new job. Choose the greeting card style if you want something light to mail to a former colleague.
- What does the TRAITOR badge joke mean?
- The badge reads TRAITOR because the person is moving from your team to a rival one. It is a playful way to say you will miss them while wishing them luck. The Hello script and name badge layout make the joke feel like a sticker they might actually wear on day one. Most people laugh because the word is so blunt and the design is so tidy.
- Who will get the joke best?
- Coworkers and friends who share a rivalry, such as two teams in the same office or two companies in one industry, will get it fastest. The card works best for someone who can laugh at themselves and enjoys friendly competition. It is less suited to anyone who might take the word personally, so know your recipient before you sign it.
- How can you pair this card with a gift?
- A coffee mug, a box of snacks, or a desk plant makes a warm companion for this card. Slip the card under the gift or tie it on with ribbon for a last-day send-off. The playful tone of the badge carries well into a small present, so the gift feels like part of the joke rather than an afterthought.
- Premium 350 gsm cardstock
- Full-color print on demand (front)
- Folded 5 x 7 in (A7) card
- Blank inside for your own message
- Kraft envelope included
- Printed to order
- Paper weight: 350 g/m²
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