15+ People who had epic last days at their jobs

The last day at work brings a mix of emotions—you'll definitely miss the coworkers you've bonded with over time. But let’s be honest, you’re also secretly glad to leave behind a few people (yes, Steve, we mean you).

While kicking off a new chapter calls for a celebration, there’s something satisfying about settling old scores too. The stories here show that farewell cakes are overrated when you have creativity and zero patience for office politics. Honestly, we’re all cheering on these workplace rebels making their grand exit.

Last Day Of Work AND Your Birthday? That's A Life Hack

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Here's a life hack most people overlook: make your last day at work fall on your birthday. That way, you can truly do whatever you want.

This person took it to the next level by ruining the cake their coworkers gave them—cutting out a middle slice and effectively sabotaging how the rest of the office could slice it. Nicely played.

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"We Helped You Pack Your Office"

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This likely wasn't the outcome this guy had in mind when his co-workers said they "packed" up his office.

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If it were me, I’d have a much simpler response: I’d set the whole office on fire. Sure, there are probably steps to take before that, but sometimes you just have to make it crystal clear that you’re not happy.

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This Is A Blessing In Disguise

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The real prank is on whoever spent all that time wrapping your desk—it must have eaten up a ridiculous chunk of their day.

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Now, this girl has the perfect excuse to slack off and be a little salty on her last day. Honestly, she should be thanking the person who did all that wrapping.

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A Shrine Of All Shrines

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This kind of last-day tribute is essential. It captures the mood perfectly and truly reflects the sense of loss the company is experiencing.

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Similar memorials are just as important when a friend enters a new relationship—because you know they'll be around less, and it’s only right to have a moment to mourn that change.

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When Your Best Work Friend Hates The Fact That You're Leaving

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Everyone has that one coworker who makes the daily grind a little more tolerable—and this guy wants his office BFF to know just how much their exit stings.

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It's not destructive, but it’s just irritating enough to send a clear message—and that was the whole idea.

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When You Can Finally Be Yourself

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Spending years at a job where you can't truly be yourself takes a toll. You’re constantly stuck behind a polished, professional mask for the sake of office decorum.

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But on his final day, this guy tosses the act aside and embraces his true self. Being Batman isn’t about the costume—it’s a mindset, and he’s absolutely owning it.

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Seeking Revenge On All Your Work Enemies

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This is pure genius. On his final day at work, this guy showed up fully armed with revenge in mind.

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Susan from HR is about to face a barrage of NERF darts, thanks to the way she treated him during his time at the company. It's the perfect move—harmless, but it sends a loud message.

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This Is Just Straight Up Bullying

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Sure, this might fall under bullying, and it's definitely not the most ethical move, but when it’s your last day, who’s keeping track?

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This employee went all out, wrapping their boss’s car in a way that made it nearly impossible to drive off. It’s the perfect blend of payback without crossing the line.

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The Last Supper, Thank God

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These coworkers decided to send their departing friend off with a Last Supper rivaling the legendary one from history.

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He'd be wise to approach the food and drinks with caution—after all, poison could be lurking in any of them. It’s happened before, and it could easily happen again. A bitter employer knows no bounds.

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When Your Boss Wants You To Have The Worst Day Ever

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It was the last day for a grocery store employee and he walked into a prank pulled by his boss. They flipped every cereal box upside down and are making him flip them back.

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This manager must want to see the world burn. They're the ones that are happy to push your head underwater if that means that they get on the dock.

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"It's Not Me, It's You"

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It's important that your co-workers know that they're losing an important asset when you leave.

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You don't want them thinking that they're the big winners in this transition of employment. Coming in with a cake that says "Sorry for your loss" is a perfect way to portray that image.

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Yeah That's A Nope For Me

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A co-worker decided that putting this creepy picture in the ceiling was a good idea, and it absolutely wasn't.

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If I look up and see this in my office, I'm taking the next red-eye to outer space and never coming back. That is nightmare material.

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Keepin' Them On Their Toes

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Why be the boring co-worker who just clocks in and clocks out? Be the one that sits inside the floor tiles and does their work.

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Ripping the floor up on your last day so that you can sit in it is a power move. This has a lasting effect, and it's something they'll remember you for forever.

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It's My Last Day And I'll Ball Pit If I Want To

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When your final day at work calls for showing up, but all you really want is to be at the McDonald's PlayPlace—you bring the ball pit right to your desk.

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This is pure joy. Sure, Janet from accounting might be annoyed because she doesn't get the fun and keeps getting hit by stray balls, but honestly, she just needs to deal with it.

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Encouraging Last Words

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This is at least honest. When a co-worker that you don't like is leaving, give them something like this.

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Don't be fake, just be straight up. You don't wish them well. You wish them the complete opposite. You hope they fail, so say it loud and say it proud.