Oct 1, 2019
Updated: Dec 7, 2023
What should you write in a leaving card?
How do you say goodbye to a colleague who has been such an integral part of your work life for so long?
When the whole team or department is writing their well-wishes, it can be hard to think of an original message; something a little more meaningful than just signing your name. Whether they're retiring, leaving for a new job, jetting off to travel the globe or expecting a baby; wish your colleague, boss or employee the best of luck.
This is such an exciting opportunity! Best of luck.
Wishing you happiness and success in your new venture. You'll go far!
Keep up the hard work. We know you'll do amazing.
New job, new friends, new challenges. Good luck!
A smart, talented and hardworking person like you deserved this job.
We're very sad to see you go but know that you will always achieve great things.
Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and support. Keep in touch!
They don't know how lucky they are to have hired you.
Well done on landing your dream role.
You are on your way to achieving great things.
You've earned it. It's wonderful to see that all of your efforts have paid off.
Know your worth. You have the skills to change a company's future.
A great co-worker is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget.
You might've stopped being a colleague, but you'll always be a friend.
I hope your transition is a smooth and happy one.
We're seriously going to miss you here but best of luck with your new job.
It's been an honour to work with you over the past X years.
Wishing you all the success in your new job.
Scroll down for more messages & quotes for different scenarios such as leaving to travel the world or retiring...
We're going to be lost without you but we wish you all the best in this new chapter.
Wishing you many years of good health, success and happiness.
Here's to a fantastic future, doing everything you ever wanted to do, whenever you want to do it.
When you retire you switch bosses - from the one who hired you to the one who married you.
Retirement is when you stop living at work and start working at living.
Kick back, relax and enjoy the freedom retirement presents you with.
The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication over the years.
Wishing you lots of great adventures and happy moments with those you love.
You're a super savvy problem-solver.
Your work ethic is absolutely second-to-none.
You always brightened the workplace.
You're a great inspiration to us all.
You make the best cup of tea.
Office parties will never be the same again.
You always have time for people and give great advice.
Your organisation skills are truly the best.
You always walked into the office with a cheery 'hello!'
You're an expert on spreadsheets.
You always come up with the best new ideas.
Here's to new adventures! You will be missed.
We wish you a safe and happy journey.
Take good care of yourself out there and have the most amazing trip.
The world is your oyster. Bon voyage!
Stay safe, be well and enjoy every single moment.
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.
Have fun and come back to visit us soon.
Travel is truly enriching... enjoy this next great adventure.
Take lots of pictures! We can't wait to hear all of your stories when you return.
Time to put your feet up and enjoy some peace before the little one arrives.
Wishing you all the best on your maternity/paternity leave.
We can't wait to meet your bundle of joy.
We'll expect pictures when you get back!
May you have a safe delivery. Exciting times ahead.
This little miracle will soon make your world more beautiful.
9 months of preparing to fall in love for a lifetime.
You're going to be an amazing parent.
Enjoy every day of your maternity leave - such a precious time.
So, the countdown begins!
We'll all be thinking of you during this very special period in your life.