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56 Perfect Messages to Write in a Leaving Card for your Colleague or Employee


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.


REASONS WHY THEY'LL BE MISSED


  • 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.


MESSAGES FOR GLOBETROTTERS


  • 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.



MESSAGES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS


  • 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.


 

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