If you're a fan of The Apprentice UK, you know that every episode is a masterclass in business blunders, overinflated egos, and Lord Sugar’s brutally blunt boardroom takedowns. But let’s be honest—the real highlight? That moment when a candidate hears the dreaded words: “You’re fired.”

It’s the ultimate leaving card moment—except instead of a sentimental send-off, it’s a cab ride home filled with regret. And honestly, if The Apprentice contestants were leaving your office instead of a business reality show, you’d probably send them off with one of these perfectly savage leavers cards.

The Apprentice UK: When Every Episode Deserves a Leavers Card

Every season of The Apprentice UK gives us contestants who range from clueless to overconfident, and some who are downright painful to watch. Whether they’ve botched a simple sales pitch, tried to convince Lord Sugar that a fish-and-chip vending machine is the future, or just failed to work in a team, they all face the same fate.

And if we were in charge of the new job card they receive on their way out, here’s what we’d pick:

1. The Ultimate Boardroom Betrayal

Every season, there’s at least one contestant who throws their teammates under the bus, desperately trying to save themselves. But Lord Sugar sees right through it, and BAM—they’re fired. For these types, nothing says “we’ll miss you” quite like this leaving card:

Card: TRAITOR – You are dead to us. I hope your new colleagues are full of sh*t. Now f*ck off.

Perfect For: The colleague who left you drowning in work while they skipped off to a “better opportunity.”

2. The Forgettable Contestant

Every season has a contestant you completely forget about until their firing interview plays at the end. They contributed nothing, had zero good ideas, and somehow coasted until it all fell apart. If they were leaving your office, you’d probably send them this gem:

Card: You were pretty sh*t at your job anyway.

Perfect For: The co-worker whose only real contribution was keeping their seat warm.

3. The Overconfident Disaster

We all know the type—the contestant who brags about being the next business mogul, only to fail miserably at basic maths in a budgeting task. They walk into the boardroom full of confidence, only to leave in utter humiliation. For them, we’d recommend:

Mug: Good luck finding better colleagues than us.

Perfect For: That co-worker who thinks they’re irreplaceable but will definitely be forgotten by next week.

4. The “Office Pr*ck”

Every season, there’s one candidate everyone secretly hopes will be fired because they’re just that insufferable. And when it finally happens? It’s a boardroom celebration. If your office troublemaker is heading off to pastures new, this mug says it all:

Mug: You’re leaving—who’s going to be the office pr*ck now?

Perfect For: The person you won’t be sad to see go.

5. The One Who Just Couldn’t Take It Anymore

Some contestants don’t even make it to being fired—they quit. Maybe they realised selling toothbrushes in a train station wasn’t their calling. Maybe they couldn’t handle Karen Brady’s withering stare. Either way, if someone in your office is leaving because of management issues, this leaving card is spot-on:

Card: Sorry you’re having to leave all of your amazing colleagues because your boss is an absolute w*nker.

Perfect For: The co-worker who’s definitely got a few things to say about upper management.

6. The Rare, Actual Winner

Of course, someone does win The Apprentice each season, securing a lucrative business partnership with Lord Sugar. And once in a while, someone in your office is leaving because they actually got a great new job. In that case, you can send them off with something a little less savage:

Card: Congrats on the new job! We’re over the moon for you!

Perfect For: The colleague who actually deserves a nice send-off.

7. Retirement? Or The End of The Road?

For the older contestants who last long enough in the competition, there’s always that moment where Lord Sugar questions whether they can keep up. When they finally get fired, they often pretend they weren’t that bothered anyway. If retirement’s on the cards for someone you know, this new job card (or rather, no job card) is ideal:

Card: Next stop: DEATH (I mean happy retirement).

Perfect For: The soon-to-be retiree with a dark sense of humour.

8. The One Who Will Actually Be Missed (Maybe)

Finally, there’s that one contestant each season who wasn’t a total disaster. Maybe they were funny, hardworking, or just a good sport. If you kind of care that someone’s leaving (but don’t want to get too sentimental), this leaving card is the way to go:

Card: You’re leaving! I want you to know someone cares. Not me, but someone. Probably.

Perfect For: The co-worker you’ll miss a little (but would never admit it).

Make Every Exit a Memorable One

Whether you’re watching The Apprentice UK or waving goodbye to a co-worker, one thing’s for sure—leaving doesn’t always have to be emotional. Sometimes, it’s just hilarious.

At Prickly Cards, we’ve got leavers cards, new job cards, and leaving cards for every type of departure. Whether you’re saying goodbye with sarcasm or sending someone off with a proper roast, we’ve got the perfect card to do it.

Check out our full collection and give your leaving colleagues an exit they’ll never forget—just like Lord Sugar does every week. 🔥