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Sleeping in Retirement Card with a playful note about no more alarm clocks, unless your cat becomes your new boss, drawn with cheerful doodle icons.
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Sleeping in Retirement Card shows CHEERS TO YOU and ENJOY SLEEPING IN, and the rest of the printed line says there are no more alarm clocks, unless your cat becomes your new boss. The joke lands with anyone who has spent years waking up to a workday, and it suits a colleague who is finally trading the commute for mornings of their own.
Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.
Artwork and lettering
Bold black capitals stack down the center of a white card, with a red squiggle underlining the opening toast. Above and beside the text, small doodles of champagne glasses, a laptop, a briefcase, balloons and a printer frame the message. Two sleepy eyelashes sit above the lettering, a quiet hint at the sleeping in the card celebrates. Confetti flecks and a bunting of yellow, blue and purple flags along the bottom add a festive note. The hand holding an ID badge in the lower corner speaks to the office life being left behind, and the overall look is light and hand-drawn.
Made for this crowd
The first thing a retiring coworker notices is the cat joke, which turns a familiar morning routine into a laugh. Colleagues who have shared the same commute and the same alarm clock will recognize the situation right away. Sleeping in Retirement Card is a natural pick for the person who has worked a long career and is ready to set the alarm aside. It also works for a boss or a friend who likes a joke that is kind but cheeky.
Moments it suits
This is a fitting card for a coworker's last day, a retirement lunch or a farewell party in the break room. Tuck it into a gift with a bottle of something bubbly for a sparkling toast. It is also a good note to sign for a team that is chipping in on a shared gift.
- What does the cat-boss line mean?
- The line says that retirement means no more alarm clocks, unless your cat takes over as the boss and starts setting your schedule. It is a playful way to suggest that the retiree is now in charge of their own mornings, with only a pet to answer to. The joke works best for someone who has spent years being told when to clock in.
- Who gets the joke best?
- Coworkers, bosses and friends who have shared the daily grind will recognize the alarm clock and workday references right away. Cat owners tend to enjoy the idea of a pet ruling the household schedule. The card is kind enough for a colleague you respect and light enough for someone who loves a good laugh at a farewell.
- What occasions suit this card?
- It is ideal for a retirement party, a coworker's final day or a goodbye lunch. It also fits a team card that many people sign, since the short printed lines leave room for handwritten notes. Pair it with a small celebratory treat for a sweet, playful send-off.
- 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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