You Were Crap Card for a Coworker Leaving Their Job

You Were Crap Card shows bold black capitals on warm orange, and the printed words tell a departing coworker that they were not exactly great at their job, yet everyone still liked them. The joke is a cheeky roast with an affectionate edge, built from the words YOU WERE CRAP AT YOUR JOB ANYWAY. It suits the colleague who is heading out the door and the team who will miss their chaotic energy.

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

What the design tells

The card is built around one thick line of black type, stacked into five lines of text across an orange square. The word CRAP sits in the middle at the largest size, so your eye lands on it first. Above it, YOU WERE runs in smaller capitals, and below, AT YOUR and JOB and ANYWAY step down in size to finish the sentence. The letters are plain, heavy and evenly spaced, with no decoration or pictures. The orange background gives the print a bright, direct feel, and the black letters stand out clearly against it. Because the design is pure type, the joke carries the entire card. It reads like a sign or a notice, which fits the office theme. The whole layout is confident and easy to read at a glance.

People who will use it

The people who will enjoy this card are the colleagues who share a sense of humor about work. You will likely spot it first with the team member who was always making the office noisier, the one who had strong opinions about the coffee machine. A manager signing off on a long career might grab it for a laugh, and a friend who worked the same shifts will know the joke is affectionate. Use it when the person is leaving for a new job, retiring from the same place, or moving to another department. It works best when you know your coworker will take the teasing well.

A small gift idea

This card works well as the centerpiece of a farewell. Pair it with a small treat from the team, like a box of their favorite snacks or a mug they will use on the first day somewhere new. Ask everyone to sign the inside, so the card becomes a record of the team's memories. You can also tuck it into a leaving envelope along with a handwritten note about a moment you will miss. The orange color and bold print make it easy to spot on a desk, so the goodbye will not get lost among the other cards.