Funny Farewell Message to Boss

When a boss makes a choice to retire or resign and move on in their career, finding the right way to say farewell to them can bring you to a loss of words. Whether you admired or respected the leadership they provided the organization or direct mentorship into your life, here is a look at some great farewell messages to boss that will help encourage you to find the right words.

“A great teacher is not necessarily a great mentor. A great mentor is not necessarily a great leader. A great leader is not necessarily a great teacher. But you have been a great teacher, mentor, leader and boss – all rolled into one. Farewell.”

“All these years you were my boss first, friend second. Now that you have resigned, I look forward to being just your friend. Farewell.”

“As a boss, you have always seen us through tough times at work. But now that we are just friends and no longer colleagues, I hope I can reciprocate the favor someday by helping you see through tough times in life. Farewell.”

“As you move outside the cold walls of the office, we can’t wait to begin a warm friendship on the outside. Farewell.”

“Boss… there have been many times when your bossy ways have made us frown and complain. But after the dust settles we’ve always admired your persistence to push us again and again. Today as you leave the office and let go of the helm of our team, we wish you the best and hope that your new job fulfills all your dreams.”

“Company procedures taught us how to make good decisions by following operational manuals. You taught us how to how to make good decisions by following our hearts. Farewell to a true leader.”

“Dear boss… your cabin is not the only place which will be empty when you leave. Our hearts will be empty too. Goodbye.”

“Do you remember when we busted our client’s dull idea? Do you remember when you covered up for me when I sneaked away from work to meet my hubby? I can go on and on about all the crazy things that we have done together. Best of luck, partner. I will miss you.”

“Farewell to a boss who used his authority to catapult us towards success, not subdue us under hierarchy.”

“Farewell, to the boss who showed us that secret to success lies in simple things like hard work and perseverance.”

“Friendship is not about whom you have known the longest or who cares the best it’s about who came & never left.”

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying Goodbye so hard.”

“I have a gut feeling that I am going to end up meeting you sometime again in life. Until then, be the all-star employee that you have always been. See you around.”

“I have learnt the principles of business not from a book but from an encyclopedia that walks and talks – my boss, who I hate to see leaving. Farewell.”

“I may have lost a fantastic work colleague, but I seek solace in the fact that our friendship will endure.”

“It doesn’t matter whether or not I get the opportunity to work with luminaries like Steve Jobs or Jack Welch because I have already worked with a luminary like you. Farewell.”

“Maybe one day our professional paths will cross each other once again and I will be able to repay the debt of guidance and mentorship to you. I can’t thank you enough for everything, farewell.”

“Most bosses teach their subordinates how to be more efficient at work. You taught us what was more important – how to be happier at work. Farewell.”

“Now that you have stepped down as Captain of the ship, who will sail us through choppy waters? Farewell, boss.”

“On one hand I feel happy that I no longer have to listen to your angry rants, but on the other the thought of having a new boss makes me wet my pants. Farewell.”

“One of things that I have always looked forward to at work was having a blast with you around. Now that you are leaving, I am going to have to look for another partner in crime. I still hope that you change your mind and that I will see your sunny face when I come in to work on Monday morning.”

“Ordinary employees like me become extraordinary when they are trained by awesome bosses like you. Farewell to my favorite boss.”

“Other bosses give orders, you gave us direction. Other bosses give targets, you gave us a vision. Other bosses lead by authority, you have always led us by respect. Farewell to a boss, like no other.”

“Success and failure are a part and parcel of everyday work life’s highs and lows. But the memories of working with an inspirational boss like you will never go. Farewell.”

“The biggest laurels on the mantelpiece of your life will be the respect, love and affection of all your colleagues. Farewell.”

“The people whom you work with in your next job have no idea what they are in for—a highly skilled professional and go-getter. Go get ’em, tiger.”

“They say that employees are the real assets of a company. I never realized the true meaning behind the phrase until the day you handed in your resignation. Our team is going to be handicapped without you because you were the real-life hero who made things happen around here.”

“This company has been my pottery wheel, you have been the potter and I have been a pot in the making. Farewell, to the boss who has shaped my career.”

“We wish you good luck as you set out to pursue a new role in a new company. We hope that there is nothing but success and promotions in your career’s destiny. Farewell.”

“While we bid farewell to you, we feel pity for your new colleagues today. They have no idea the kind of wrath they have got coming their way. Goodbye boss.”

“Who am I going to share office gossip with? Who will I hang out with at the cafeteria? Who will come with me to our favorite café for lunch? Work is going to be a dull place without you. Your sense of humor, positive attitude, and fun-loving personality will be dearly missed.”

“You are the best work colleague anyone could ever wish for. I’m sad to see you go, but I hope you get whatever you have set out to achieve in your life. Good luck.”

“You have always been… more of a friend, less of a colleague, more of a leader, less of a boss. Farewell.”

“You made me feel like a part of the family on my very first day of work here. Thanks for making my work life a whole lot easier. I hope you find success in all your future endeavors.”

“You may have been my boss for just a few years, but your inspirational and motivational words of advice will push me to do my best for the rest of my life. Farewell.”

“You may have left for greener pastures but in doing so, you have made us go blue. Goodbye boss, we will miss you.”

“Your arrival in the office was as our Boss, but your departure from the office will be as a Friend. Farewell, mate.”

“Your farewell marks the end of the glory days that our team has seen. Because you are the best boss there could ever have been. Goodbye.”

Here is an awesome and entertaining animation for offering a farewell to your boss.

Author Biography
Keith Miller has over 25 years of experience as a CEO and serial entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has founded several multi-million dollar companies. As a writer, Keith's work has been mentioned in CIO Magazine, Workable, BizTech, and The Charlotte Observer. If you have any questions about the content of this blog post, then please send our content editing team a message here.

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