Finding the words to share your feelings toward a soon to be retiree can be difficult depending upon your work relationship. Whether you are their boss, co-worker, or work under the individual, here are some great examples of what to write in a retirement card for coworker.
“After many years of working, you will be relieved from stress and worries. Happy retirement, my dearest boss!”
“Be your own boss.You have said that you always wanted to start a small business of your own during retirement. Now is the time, you deserve to pursue your long-time dream, God bless your future business venture.”
“Finally, you are retired! Enjoy and relax to the fullest.”
“For sure, your family, and especially your grandchildren are delighted on your upcoming retirement. They can spend more time with their Popsie!”
“Good luck boss on your retirement, how about a farewell treat? We will all love that!”
“Having someone like you as a coworker has been no less than a gift. Wishing you a wonderful retired life ahead!! You will be missed, but never forgotten.”
“Here’s to you and your family: success and a bright future with the time to do the things you have always wanted to do. You will be missed.”
“I am lucky to have a good boss like you, you trained me so well for eight years. Thank you so much boss! Happy retirement!”
“I wanted you to know what a blessing it’s been to work with you over these past few years. Hope you’ll enjoy every minute of your retirement. We’re really going to miss you!”
“I will miss you, boss! You inspired me to do better every day and I owe you the things I learned in my work. Have a wonderful time with your retirement.”
“I will miss your presence and guidance in the office. I hope the new head of the department will be as good and kind as you were. Best wishes in your retirement.”
“If I can be just half of being a good leader as you I will be so happy. You are inspiration to me boss! Good luck to your well-deserved retirement.”
“It is hard when you feeling stressed because of the deadlines. Now that you are retired, I hope I can see a more relaxed retired boss. Have a wonderful retirement.”
“My best wishes on your retirement. You have a bright future ahead of you; enjoy it.”
“Now that you are retired, you will have the time for other important things in your life. Good luck boss!”
“Retirement is not getting you old, but it is actually getting you younger because life has still much to offer. May you spend your days of retirement to the fullest! Thank you, boss.”
“Retirement is not the end of a wonderful career path. You can always pursue your other career dreams. Whatever it is, I wish you the best of success. Happy retirement and God bless you always, boss.”
“Retirement isn’t all it is cracked up to be. It isn’t for us, anyway. Enjoy your well-deserved freedom and know you will be missed.”
“Retirement opens the door to new opportunity. I can’t come with you in your new endeavors, but my highest hopes for your future can. Happy retirement.”
“The joy of retirement is up to you, I am excited for you and to the life ahead. Happy retirement boss!”
“We will miss the leadership you have shown in the company, what a great leader and person you are. May the Lord bless you as you begin a new life during your retirement.”
“We will miss your wisdom and experience, but most of all, we will miss the encouragement you have been to us. We wish you the happiest of retirements.”
“Wish you the best on your retirement boss!”
“You are a true leader in every sense, I hate to see you go boss, but I am happy, too for your own good. God bless always.”
“You are already on top of the corporate ladder. It is time to pursue your other passion in life. ”
“You are invited boss to a farewell party for a great person and mentor on Saturday, with no other but YOU! We all wish you a well-spent retirement. ”
“You are just retiring from work. More exciting things are coming up. Best wishes!”
“You are the kind of people that brings the best in others! Thank you for everything you did. Wishing you a life full of success and happiness!”
“You build us not only as efficient employees but also as better persons. I have learned so much from you, boss. As a retired employee of the company, you deserve to be spending more time for your family, friends, and the things you love to do.”
“You were an asset to the company and your unwavering contributions helped us and the company a lot.”
“Your invaluable contributions to our department helped us become better, we wish you happiness and contentment during retirement life. ”
“Your legacy will always remain with us Boss! For sure, it will not be forgotten and we will live by your good example. Happy retirement!”
Here is a great brief lesson on how to create a memorable retirement speech for coworkers that will surely leave a lasting impression and pay tribute to their hard work over the years.
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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