We Started as Colleagues Card for a Coworker Who Is Leaving

We Started as Colleagues Card shows two smiling cartoon coffee cups high-fiving above a message about where a working friendship began. The printed words say “WE STARTED AS COLLEAGUES... BUT FACING THE MADNESS HERE TOGETHER TURNED US INTO FRIENDS,” and the brown script at the bottom says “i'll miss you.” It is a goodbye that admits the office was chaotic and that the chaos is what made the friendship.

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

The design piece by piece

Two cartoon coffee cups sit in the center of the card, each with a brown lid and a sleeve, and small faces with rosy cheeks. Their little arms reach toward each other in a high-five, so the pair looks like they are celebrating. Above them, the line “WE STARTED AS COLLEAGUES...” is set in tall black capitals, and the ellipsis trails off as if the story is still being told. Below the cups, the lines “BUT FACING THE MADNESS HERE TOGETHER TURNED US INTO FRIENDS.” are stacked in the same clean type, so the joke reads top to bottom. The closing “i'll miss you” switches to a brown handwritten-style script, which makes the sign-off feel personal rather than printed. The whole layout is airy and simple, with the cups as the visual anchor.

Everyday moments

This card is for the coworker who shared the morning coffee line, the deadline crunch and the jokes in the hallway. When they open it, they will spot the coffee cups first and smile before reading the words. You can use this card to mark the last week in an office, a desk goodbye or a farewell lunch with the team. It also works for a work friend who is switching jobs and wants to keep in touch. Write a short note inside to recall one real moment you shared, and the card will feel like it belongs to your history together.

When you need a gift

This card suits a coworker's final day, a retirement party or a move to another city or company. It is an easy way to say goodbye when you do not want to make a speech. Pair it with a small treat from the coffee shop you both visited, or give it alongside a team-signed card. The single natural color option keeps the focus on the cups and the message, so the card reads clearly whether it is handed over at a desk or in a group.