Funny Farewell Message to Coworkers

The average person may find themselves working for several different companies throughout their lifetime. Chances are you have encountered a coworker that is on their way out the door to transition to another employer. During this time of change, here are some funny farewell message to coworkers you can recite or share on their card to let them know how much they will be missed and the well wishes you send them.

“All your life you were wondering why you tolerated an annoying boss and put up with irritating colleagues – retirement is the answer. Congratulations.”

“Don’t worry about setting a budget for your retirement. Just focus on setting a timelines to fulfill all your dreams. Congratulations.”

“Forget #ThrowbackThursday and #FlashbackFriday – now you have all the time in the world to lie on a hammock and think about the beautiful memories of your life. Congratulations on your retirement.”

“If you thought that leaving meant you were finally able to get rid of me, you have made a big mistake, my friend. I will come and visit you all the time. Best of Luck!”

“It is so hard to see you leave. But we have created plenty of memories for me to think about and reminisce for those lonely days that are about to come. Good luck and best wishes.”

“It’s okay to be sad about your retirement, but it is much better to be happier about the awesome days that lie ahead. Congratulations.”

“It’s easy to see that some people are simply bound for success and happiness, and I can tell that you will go far in life. Best wishes and many blessings. ”

“Life is full of great adventures and you are about to embark on a brand new one. Good luck from all of us.”

“Morning coffees will finally be what they are meant to be – relaxed and de-stressing. Happy retirement.”

“No facades, fake smiles or charades – retirement is all about being who you are without a worry in the world. Congratulations.”

“No more targets, no more goals, no more KPIs and no more meetings. All there’s left to do now is to unfurl all the happiness that life has in store. Congratulations on your retirement.”

“Now you have no excuses for not having enough time for posting selfies with grandkids. Congratulations on retiring.”

“Relax and have fun, but don’t let retirement douse the fire in your belly. Farewell and goodbye.”

“Retirement is an opportunity that life gives you to stop complaining about not having the time or chance to do what you always wanted. Congratulations.”

“Retirement is life biggest irony – you’ll get bored soon and start looking for jobs to do.”

“Retirement is life’s way of giving you a second chance to turn over a new leaf.”

“Retirement is the best time to spend all your savings – they aren’t going to be of much use later. Congratulations.”

“Retirement is the only time when you can have a life without having a job. Congratulations.”

“Retirement is when life gives you the greatest reward there can ever be – peace of mind. Congratulations.”

“Retirement is your chance to be true to your own self. It is an opportunity to pick up forgotten hobbies and nurture the little kid within you. After all, it’s never too late to start living the life that you have always wanted to.”

“Retirement marks the end of working for someone else and the beginning of living for yourself. Congratulations.”

“Retiring is like falling in love for the first time. Thinking about it gives you butterflies in the stomach and you will never know how it feels until you actually retire. Happy retirement.”

“Retiring too soon can rust the mind while retiring too late can rust the body. Did you time your retirement well?”

“Start listening to your heart… it’s the best gift you can give yourself when you retire. Congratulations.”

“The first destination you should travel to after retirement is a beautiful, elusive island cut off from the rest of the world – it’s called Happiness. Congratulations.”

“The lights have dimmed and the cameras have stopped rolling. Life has yelled Pack Up, but there’s still time until The End. Congratulations.”

“The main course of your life has been amazing. Now finish it off with a classic dessert. Wish you a happy retirement.”

“You may have got many promotions throughout your career, but the best perks of your life star now as you spend more time with your friends and family. Congratulations on retiring.”

“Your retirement actually means that you got promoted to one of the best roles in your life. Congratulations.”

Here is a great video to follow on some party planning ideas for creating your own farewell party.

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