If you’re retiring – congratulations!
As a retiree, I’m sure you want to send a brief farewell message to your (now former) coworkers to wish them well.
If you’re not sure what to write, here are examples of retirement farewell messages from a retiree you can use:
50 Retirement Farewell Messages from Retirees To Use
- “It’s been a pleasure working with you all. I’m grateful for the friendships and fond memories we made together.”
- “It’s been an honor to serve alongside such talented colleagues. Best of luck in your future endeavors!”
- “I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time here and will miss all of you dearly. Thank you for making this journey so enjoyable.”
- “This job has allowed me to do something I’m passionate about and I am thankful for that opportunity. Farewell, everyone!”
- “As I move on to new challenges, I leave with a heavy heart but many wonderful memories. Good luck to all of you!”
- “At the end of this career chapter, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for helping me get to where I am today.”
- “I’m grateful for this opportunity that has allowed me to grow and develop over the years. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!”
- “It’s been an amazing journey and I’m thankful for each of you. Farewell, my friends!”
- “Thank you for the enriching experiences, friendships, and lessons I have learned while working here. Goodbye!”
- “My time here was full of wonderful moments that I will never forget. All the best to everyone involved.”
- “Goodbye to all my colleagues – it’s been a pleasure and privilege getting to know each of you. Best wishes always.”
- “Thank you for everything – the laughs, the challenges, and the successes. I’m wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.”
- “I am grateful for having been part of such an amazing team. Wishing you all continued success as I move on to new adventures.”
- “It’s been a great privilege getting to know each of you over the years. Goodbye and good luck!”
- “As I embark on my retirement journey, I thank each and every one of you for your friendship and support throughout the years.”
- “I’ve truly enjoyed my time here, working with so many creative minds. Wishing everyone well as we go our separate ways.”
- “My career was made richer by being able to work alongside such talented people – goodbye and may life bring you much success!”
- “I have been fortunate to have so many wonderful coworkers and bosses through the years. May you all be blessed in your future endeavors.”
- “The time I spent with you has been a real pleasure. Wishing each of you health, happiness, and success in the years ahead.”
- “It has been an absolute honor working with such amazing people. All the best as you continue on this journey.”
- “Farewell to my colleagues – may life bring you much joy and success as you move forward on your paths.”
- “I am grateful for the amazing memories we made together at work. Best of luck in all that life brings your way.”
- “As I take my final bow at work, I want to thank everyone for being part of this amazing journey. Goodbye!”
- “I’m so thankful for the wonderful memories and experiences I have gained here. Good luck to my colleagues as we go our separate ways.”
- “Thank you for allowing me to be part of such an incredible team. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and success in the years ahead.”
- “It has been a pleasure working with each one of you – farewell and best wishes in your future endeavors!”
- “I’m leaving this job full of fond memories and friendships that will last forever. All the best to all of my colleagues.”
- “As I move into retirement, I am grateful for all that I have learned from each and every one of you. Farewell!”
- “Goodbye and thank you for being part of this remarkable journey. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and success in the years ahead.”
- “Farewell to my colleagues – I am grateful for the wonderful experiences we shared together. Best wishes as you continue on your paths.”
- “It has been an absolute honor getting to work alongside such talented individuals. May life bring you much joy and success in all that you do!”
- “I am leaving this job with a full heart, filled with wonderful memories and experiences that I will cherish forever. Goodbye and good luck!”
- “Wishing all of you the best in everything you do and looking forward to hearing about your successes in the future. Thank you for creating such beautiful, wonderful memories. Good luck to all of you!”
- “My time here has been amazing and I am very thankful for all the love, support and friendship that I have received. Farewell and best of luck to everyone in their future endeavors!”
- “It has been an amazing journey, full of ups and downs. I am forever grateful for the amazing people that have made it all worthwhile. Wishing everyone good luck as we go our separate ways.”
- “As I say goodbye to my colleagues, I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of this incredible experience. May you all be blessed with success in your future endeavors!”
- “My deepest gratitude goes out to each and every one of you for the incredible journey that we have been on together. Farewell and wishing everyone much luck in all that life brings you!”
- “I am leaving with a heart full of wonderful memories and friendships which I will cherish forever. Wishing all of my colleagues health, happiness, and success as they move forward on their paths.”
- “Goodbye to an amazing team! It has been such a privilege getting to know each of you over the years. Wishing you all continued success as I move on to new adventures.”
- “Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey. May your future be filled with joy, abundance and success. Goodbye!”
- “As I take my final bow at work, I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this incredible experience. Best wishes in all that life brings your way.”
- “Farewell to my colleagues – it has been an honor working with such amazing people. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and success in the years ahead as you continue down your paths.”
- “I am leaving this job with a full heart, filled with wonderful memories and experiences that I will cherish forever. Goodbye and best of luck to all of my colleagues in their future endeavors!”
- “Goodbye and thank you for being part of this amazing journey. Wishing everyone health, happiness, and success in the years ahead. May all your dreams come true!”
- “It has been such a pleasure getting to know each one of you over the years. Best wishes as you continue on your paths and may life bring you much joy and success in all that you do!”
- “As I take my final bow, I want to thank everyone for the incredible journey we have been on together. Farewell and best of luck in everything that life brings your way.”
- “My time here has been memorable and I am grateful for all the love, support, and friendship that I have received. Farewell and wishing everyone much success in their future endeavors!”
- “Goodbye to an amazing team – it has been such an honor getting to work alongside such talented individuals. May your future be filled with joy, abundance, and success! Best wishes to all of you in your future endeavors.”
- “My heartfelt gratitude goes out to each and every one of you for the incredible journey that we have been on together. Wishing you all the best of luck and may life bring you much joy in all that you do!”
- “As I close the door on one of the happiest chapters in my life, a new one opens in retirement and I have to say I’m looking forward to it! We’ve laughed together, cried, and been through some good and some bad, I’ll miss you all.”
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