Skip Over Leaving Card: A Funny Goodbye for Coworkers

Skip Over Leaving Card shows a giraffe and a squirrel on a suitcase, and the printed words “Can we just skip over the part where you leave?” say what most people feel at a goodbye. The line is funny because it names the awkward moment everyone would rather avoid. It is made for the friend who always turns a farewell into a joke.

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Artwork and lettering

A tall giraffe with a spotted coat stands on the right side of the card, its long neck bent down toward the left. On the left, a small brown squirrel sits upright on a tan suitcase with darker trim and a handle. The two animals face each other across the open space, which gives the scene a quiet, slightly awkward feel. The printed question sits above them in thin, hand-drawn capital letters, centered in two lines. The giraffe's spots and the squirrel's bushy tail are drawn in simple flat color, so the picture reads clearly at a glance. The suitcase is the detail that ties the whole scene together, since it says leaving without any extra words. Anyone who has ever packed for a move or a new job will recognize the setup right away.

Made for this crowd

Coworkers are the first to notice this card, especially those who have spent years sharing a desk, a coffee machine and a group chat with the person who is leaving. Friends who are moving to another city also tend to laugh at the squirrel and its suitcase. Neighbors who are packing up a house may pick it up as a light way to say goodbye without a long speech. You can hand it to someone who likes a joke more than a sentimental note.

Moments it suits

A last-day lunch or a farewell cake in the break room is a natural setting for this card. You could also slip it into a moving box for a friend who is heading across the country. It works well as a card passed around the office for everyone to sign before the send-off.