This article was co-authored by Jeffrey Fermin and by wikiHow staff writer, Annabelle Reyes. Jeffrey Fermin is an Employee Relations Expert based in Miami, Florida. He currently works as Head of Demand Generation for AllVoices, a platform that manages employee relations issues. Through his work, he has developed extensive experience with understanding human behavior and the intricacies of work life. He’s also the Founder of a full-service marketing company called New Theory. He has more than 13 years of experience in B2B SaaS marketing, and has specifically focused on human resources technology, digital marketing, and content creation. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education from Florida International University. Jeffrey has won a Microsoft Octas Innovation Award and is a TechCrunch Disrupt Runner-Up.
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If one of your colleagues is leaving for a different job or retiring, a thoughtful farewell message is a great way to let them know how much you’ve enjoyed working with them and wish them the best in their future endeavors. Whether you’re writing them a card, composing an email, or shooting them a quick text or instant message, we’ve got you covered! We’ll go over a thorough list of example farewell messages for coworkers, bosses, or retirees, and we’ll also include a few messages you can send if you’re the one leaving your job. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
Great Farewell Wishes for a Coworker
- “Thank you for being such a great coworker! I enjoyed working with you so much.”
- “Wishing you all the best at your new job! Thanks for being a valuable member of our team.”
- “I’ll miss seeing you every day, but I’m so happy you found your dream job. Keep in touch!
- “Congratulations on your retirement! It’s been such an honor to work with you all these years.”
- “It was so great to have you on our team. Good luck in all your future endeavors!”
- “Thanks for everything, and congrats on the new job. You’ll absolutely be missed around here!”
- “Working with you has been such a blast. I wish you all the best in your new position!”
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- ↑ https://www.thehrdigest.com/the-art-of-writing-farewell-message-to-coworkers-to-bid-them-adieu/
- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/staying-connected-to-former-boss
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-write-a-goodbye-email-to-your-colleagues
- ↑ https://www.thehrdigest.com/the-art-of-writing-farewell-message-to-coworkers-to-bid-them-adieu/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/farewell-message-to-colleague/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/farewell-message-to-colleague/
- ↑ https://www.workhuman.com/blog/happy-retirement-messages/
- ↑ https://www.workhuman.com/blog/happy-retirement-messages
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/farewell-message-to-colleague/