1 / 3Retirement Goodbye Card: A Wise Man Once Said
Retirement Goodbye Card that pairs a red vintage car with a playful “I'm outta here” line for a coworker heading out the door.
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Retirement Goodbye Card shows A WISE MAN ONCE SAID “I'M OUTTA HERE!” and then promises the rest of the story: he lived happily ever after. The printed words make a playful nod to walking away on your own terms, and anyone who has watched a colleague finally head for the exit will smile at it. It suits a coworker who is ready for the next chapter.
Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.
Artwork and lettering
A glossy red vintage car sits in the middle of the card, drawn in a clean, classic style with round white wheels and a low, curved body. The car has a rounded cabin with tinted windows and a slim grille on the side, so it reads as a retro ride rather than a modern one. Bold black serif letters fill the top of the card, while a stacked, condensed typeface spells out the happy ending at the bottom. The mix of heavy and narrow type gives the lettering a bit of old-fashioned drama. The car is the centerpiece, and the words wrap around it like a toast before the drive away. Together the parts make a single picture of someone leaving the building in style.
Made for this crowd
People who notice the car first are often the ones who love a good classic ride or a story about an old favorite. The line about the wise man will stand out to anyone who knows a coworker with a sharp sense of humor. You can send this to a colleague who spent years in the same office, or to someone whose retirement has been talked about for months. The exact phrase Retirement Goodbye Card fits a farewell lunch, a desk drop-off, or a goodbye email that needs a laugh. Those are the moments when a card with a bit of personality makes the biggest impression.
Moments it suits
The card works best on a last day at the office, when a group signs a card and passes it around the break room. It also fits a retirement party, where it can sit on a gift table next to the cake. Give it on the way out the door so the joke is the last thing they read. Keep the car in view on the desk for a few days after, and it becomes a small reminder that the wise man got it right.
- What does the wording on this card mean?
- The printed line “I'M OUTTA HERE!” is a joke about leaving a job in a hurry, and the happily ever after ending suggests the person is better off for it. The red vintage car reinforces the idea of a quick getaway. It is a light way to mark someone heading out the door.
- Who will appreciate this card the most?
- A coworker who has been counting down to a retirement or a new chapter will likely appreciate it most. Colleagues who share the same sense of humor and enjoy a classic car joke will smile at the card. It also suits someone who has been known for a dry wit around the office.
- Which occasions and gifts pair well with it?
- This card fits a last-day lunch, a retirement party, or a desk goodbye. It pairs well with a small treat or a shared lunch, since the joke sets a playful tone. Many people sign it as a group message, so it works for a team send-off too.
- 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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