Quitting your job can be nerve-wracking. After all, there are a ton of things to consider like your next source of income, the job hunting process, and even leaving exceptional colleagues behind. It’s an emotional move that you’ll definitely learn a lot from.
It isn’t always dramatic or heartbreaking, though. In fact, some people go the extra mile to make the experience much more bearable – and comical – for others. Check out these funny farewell cakes people received right after resigning from their jobs.
1. When you’re the temperamental one at work
If you’ve somehow earned a reputation for going one up over Oscar the Grouch, then you definitely deserve this cake. Nothing says “good riddance” quite like a “Grumpy Cat” inspired treat – not so subtle but done tastefully, with hints of “just kidding” and “we’re going to miss you” in between.
2. When you’re smack in the middle of department wars
Transferring to another department isn’t always exciting for everyone, especially not your clingy teammates. You know, the ones that you’ve shared countless Star Wars and other pop culture references with as you deal with stress and deadlines together. Wonder how the other department feels about this one…
3. When you realize no one really likes your job
So much for subtlety! This is bound to happen when your office, role, and supervisors result in one crappy work experience. Guessing not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to actually quit, despite how crappy things are.
4. When you’re a kickass I.T. boss and everyone just loves you
This definitely makes leaving so much harder! Nothing warms your heart more than knowing your colleagues love and appreciate you. It’s the cherry on top of knowing you were always amazing at your job.
5. When someone gets a better offer and you have to try and be happy for them
When you’re the one presented with a better offer, trust that the messages on your farewell cards and cake won’t be as sweet. The hilarious straightforwardness of this cake wins. Sums up how everyone else feels: “wish you luck but secretly wishing we had your luck instead.”
6. When you need a boost but you get this one instead
This guy’s colleagues must’ve thought the sweetness of the cake needed the right contrast – so they came up with this playfully mean message to balance things out perfectly. Wish we could’ve seen the look on Ben’s face when he first saw this!
7. When resignation means death to some people
So much for letting you go (or rest?) in peace, huh? Blunt, morbid, and absolutely perfect for a good friend and kickass colleague’s last day, this one definitely takes the, uhm, cake.
8. When everyone thinks you’re pretty basic
Like time is just too precious to waste on good lettering, spelling, and punctuation. Not sure how the recipient felt about this one but hey, at least he/she got free dessert before he left.
9. When your new job is with a direct competitor
It’s perfectly understandable to leave your job for a better paying one but for a competitor, really? “Traitor” would’ve sufficed but I guess this person’s officemates wanted it to hit hard. You know, one for the road.
10. When it’s harder on one particular worker than anyone else
Unappetizing – the perfect word to describe both the cake and farewell message. Funny how she closed it off with “love”, too.
11. When it’s rainbows, butterflies, sunshine, and hurricanes
Topped with flowers, made with all things sweet, paired with this unexpected message written in cursive… we’re sensing the person who resigned will miss this dark humor the most.
12. When a tantrum says it best
What a nice way to say “We’re really going to miss you.” The emoticon goes perfectly with the handwriting too, don’t you think? Oh, well. It’s the thought that counts.
13. When you realize you’re not all that memorable
When you refuse to go down the mushy and dramatic route and opt for something witty instead, this happens. The message on this cake proves the opposite – that you’re someone they definitely won’t forget!
14. When they basically can’t wait for you to scram
When it finally sinks in and everyone realizes there’s no changing your mind, the mood instantly switches. At least that’s what your funny coworkers want you to think.
15. When you’re not as productive as you think you are
They say all jokes are half-meant but we’re hoping this one isn’t! It’d be embarrassing for the recipient if it were. There’s nothing worse than having a reputation for feigning productivity at the office.
16. When a crappy cake is all they can manage, literally
It’s always the thought that counts, right? Especially with a cake as, uhm, interesting as this one. Not sure who’s actually going to dig in and eat this, though.
17. When you’ve earned quite a reputation
Two things: either you’re one to always do this at parties, or you’re expected to take things a bit too far at this farewell party and have this happen to you. Basically, it’s an eye opener that this is how they really see you.
18. When you know they’re actually right about this one
Ah, yes. The classic “we’re not going to give you the satisfaction of knowing you’ll be missed” card. The cheeky emoji and the message say it all.
19. When you actually get a pat on the back for resigning
When they congratulate you for finally deciding to resign, you just know things at work aren’t as great as they seem. That, or everyone knows you’ve been wanting to do this for a long time now.
20. When everyone knows what you’re actually into
Spending most of your time at work means giving your colleagues the opportunity to really get to know the real you. In this person’s case, this was what they remembered the most: a, uhm, fetish?
21. When you question whether they really mean it or not
So much for well wishes and sweet parting messages, huh? Don’t worry. It’s not like they actually mean it.
22. When quitting a job becomes a group thing
Not sure if these three really got fired or people just wanted to make their resignation more fun. If it were the former though, it’d be mortifying to receive such a cake. Talk about adding insult to injury!
23. When they all decide to keep it short and sweet
This straight to the point, no fuss message goes perfectly with the simplicity of the cupcakes. Why craft a long message when you can just say what’s really on your mind, right?
24. When Google search prediction is used against you
This has to be one of the most clever farewell cakes there is! We’ve got to hand it to the person who thought of the concept. We can imagine the laughter that erupted as soon as this was brought out.
25. When the “but” makes you feel a tad better about leaving
There’s always a “but”, isn’t there? Kind of makes you wonder what else this person did to earn the title “petty traitor.” We know resigning must have been hard on everyone but we secretly wish we knew the whole story behind it!
26. When they finally accept your decision
It’s not like they have a choice, right? Notice how the closer you are to someone, the meaner the message on the cake is? Funny how friendships work.
27. When everything turns out to be a disappointment
Well so is this cake, Dave, so don’t feel too bad about it. Kind of makes you want to redo the lettering yourself, doesn’t it? Dave must have been thinking the same thing.
28. When you realize your coworkers are pretty straightforward
No goodbyes, no nothing. Just a simple word to describe the person leaving his job. It is what it is, let’s not complicate things.
29. When an awesome programmer has to say goodbye
Now this says effort! What a creative way to bid farewell to a fellow programmer. What a fun farewell party it must have been if your teammates are this ingenious.
30. When the emergency vet hospital crew decides to get creative
Okay, yikes. Only emergency vet hospital staff can stomach the sight of this cake! Clever and comically morbid, this cake was definitely planned well.
31. When toilet humor is the way to go
While this doesn’t look appetizing and the message is kind of cringe-y, we’re sure they all had a good laugh over the inside jokes they’ve shared together at work – jokes so good that one actually made it on the cake.
32. When today is all you have
Basically, this says “Eat up, because you won’t be as relevant tomorrow as you are today.” Talk about a funny “it was nice knowing you” cake!
33. When the cards work against Nancy
Ah, Cards Against Humanity. A great way to show passive aggression, especially during moments like this when one person’s decision impacts all: the team, the work load, etc. Poor Nancy.
34. When they’re not known to mince their words
You know only really close friends can call each other names like “AssFace” and laugh about it… and even have it written on one’s farewell cake! This cake proves they’re really going to miss the person who just resigned.
35. When they decide pretty and mean make a good mix
While this cake seems to include the person’s favorite things, the message just says the opposite. Guess that’s just how much her work friends love her, huh? Oh, well. Still a pretty cake.
36. When they’re out of sweet messages to give
Bright colors, flowers, and a mean message scrawled across the center – are these what farewell cakes should be made of? ‘Cause we’ve seen a ton and it all follows the same pattern.
37. When there’s nothing else to do but go with what the message on the cake says
This cake is actually pretty despite the crude message and the possibility that it may have accidentally ended up on the floor. No dramatic “we’ll miss you” messages here, that’s for sure.
38. When your pet grooming days come to an end
Nothing says goodbye quite like a guilt trip. Interesting photo and terrible message, topped with pretty, pink icing. Dig in!
39. When it seems like you’ve really reached the end
I mean, the person is only resigning but why does it seem like he just signed his death wish? We love the spooky design they picked to go with the classic “you’re dead to us” message. Gives you major Halloween feels, doesn’t it?
40. When they just have to rub it in
Getting dismissed from work is pretty embarrassing. The last thing you need is a cake to remind you of it! But I guess that’s just how some friendships at work are. Oh, well. What’s done is done.
41. When the guilt trip is just too strong
Uh-oh, a sudden decision that clearly means everyone else has to abruptly make adjustments again. Best to say it with a cake, then. Hope you feel better about suddenly abandoning ship, buddy.
42. When your cheeky coworkers get creative
We love the clean lettering and humor behind this cake. We especially love the details! Check out the Hanes logo. Inside jokes and talented pastry chefs are definitely a good mix.
43. When the goodbyes have all been said
They seem pretty excited to bid the recipient farewell “forever”, don’t they? Cute how they picked rainbows, clouds, and a vibrant blue background to go with the middle finger and the snarky message.
44. When it just gets darker and darker
From funny and sarcastic cakes to darker ones, this one is on a whole different level. Not sure exactly how the person feels after seeing this. Will he or she even take a bite of that cake? ‘Cause we definitely won’t.
45. When they’re at loss for words but have to bid you farewell
The teary-eyed emoji would have sent a message already, but it seems no farewell cake is complete without a simple “good riddance” message, no matter how mean. Message sent. He’ll GTFO.
While some cakes look pretty simple (or let’s face it, poorly done), there’s no doubt a lot of brainstorming and laughter went into the planning. For coworkers to exchange ideas, pitch in, and plan the perfect day to hand the cake over speaks volumes about the friendship, work environment, and good times.
So the next time you get a cake similar to any of these, don’t feel bad. The real message is, “we actually really love you that’s why you deserve this mean cake.”
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