Leaving a Job Farewell Message

Sample leaving a job farewell message emails that can easily be adapted for your own use. We show you how to craft a memorable farewell message for your co workers or colleagues when you are leaving the workplace. Example emails also include a farewell message to a colleague, your boss, your manager and a client.

Image of megaphone and words Goodbye with text Leaving a job farewell message

Simply select the email  you want, copy and paste, tweak as necessary and make a lasting and positive impression.

Why send a leaving a job farewell message?

Saying goodbye with a heartfelt farewell email to your co workers or colleagues is the best way to express your gratitude for the time you have spent with the company and to leave behind the right impression as you move on to the next opportunity.

It is an acknowledgement that your co workers have played a significant role in your career at the company and shows your appreciation for this.

It will help you to keep in touch with your co workers and management, maintain valuable relationships and ensure that your network remains intact.

Sending a thoughtful farewell message is a simple and easy but impressive and powerful action that ensures you leave your job on a positive note.

Farewell message for your colleagues

Resigning and leaving a company can be an emotional experience and saying goodbye to valued colleagues and coworkers can be tough. Writing a farewell message to your workplace is an excellent way to express your appreciation of their support and the role they have played during your time at the company. Your co workers will be left with a sense of gratitude for the time you worked together.

You can send an individual email to each co-worker if you want to make it more personal, including something specific to that person, or you can send a general email out.  Only send it to those people you actually worked with.

Below is a good example of a general farewell message to co workers .

Sample Leaving a Job Farewell Message for Colleagues

Subject Line: A Sad Farewell to my Wonderful Colleagues

Dear All

I would like to let you know that I am leaving my job at XYZ Corporation. Tomorrow is my last day at work.

It has been a pleasure getting to know and working with you and I would like to thank each of you for your support during my time at XYZ.  I have learned a great deal from all of you and have been inspired by your hard work and commitment.

I will miss you but I am looking forward to embarking on my new journey. I truly value the connections I have made during my time here and I hope you will keep in touch with me at (your email address and/or phone number)

Thank you again for the opportunity to work with you all and I wish you everything of the best going forward.

Warm regards

Your Name

Good email subject lines for your farewell message to co workers

  • A bittersweet farewell to my valued co workers
  • Saying goodbye and thank you
  • Saying goodbye with a heavy heart
  • Farewell and thank you for your support
  • Farewell to an amazing team
  • Goodbye to my inspirational co workers
Image of email, with text for farewell message to workplace

Sample farewell message for a colleague that you are close with

Dear Name

As you know, I’ll be leaving  the company on Date. I want to take this opportunity to tell you how grateful I am for the wonderful experience of working alongside you, for your valued friendship and for your support and guidance.

It has been a privilege to have shared this journey at XYZ Company with you. I have learned so much from you, you have been a true inspiration with your positive attitude and outstanding work ethic. You have made my time here so enjoyable and the memories we have made here will stay with me always. I look forward to making many more as we continue our friendship in the years ahead.

Kindest regards

Your Name

Sample farewell message to a colleague who is leaving the company

How to write a memorable and  heartfelt farewell message for a  co worker who is leaving the workplace. Depending on how well you know the person and your relationship with them there are a couple of pointers to writing a farewell message.

  • express how you have enjoyed working with them
  • show gratitude for the opportunity of working alongside them
  • thank them for their contribution to the company
  • highlight what you have learned from them
  • mention a special memory
  • wish them success in their new job or chapter
  • ask to stay in contact

Sample farewell message to a colleague

Dear Name

As you start your new chapter, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you well and to tell you how much I have enjoyed working with you.

Your positive attitude and energy have made a significant impact on the team and we have all been inspired by your hard work and dedication. I  personally am grateful for all the support you have given me and I will miss your encouragement and help.

While I say goodbye with a heavy heart, I know that you are ready for this new opportunity and I am excited for what the future holds for you. I have every confidence that you will make a great success of your new role.

Please stay in touch and I look forward to meeting up again.

Warm regards

Your Name

Contact details

Short farewell message to a colleague

Here are some short and simple leaving a job farewell messages you can use when writing in a card for a co worker who is leaving the workplace.

I wish you everything of the best in your new adventure, thank you for all the encouragement and support. I will miss you.

You were a true pleasure to work with and I wish you the best of luck with your future plans.

Your positive approach and enthusiasm has made a strong impact on the team, we will miss you! Good luck on your new journey.

It has been a privilege working with you, thank you for everything and I wish you every success going forward.

The company is losing a great employee and I am losing a wonderful colleague. I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavours.

You've been a great member of our team and I've really enjoyed working with you. I wish you all the best in your new adventure.

I will miss your enthusiasm and energy, you have been an inspiration to us all. I wish you the best of luck and every success going forward.

Farewell message to a boss or manager

Sending your boss or manager a short farewell message is a simple but powerful way of expressing your gratitude and keeping your relationship intact. Depending on the type of relationship you have with your boss, you can adjust this sample leaving a job farewell message for your own purposes.

Sample farewell message to a boss or manager

Dear  Name

As you move on in your career, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your leadership and guidance during the time I have worked for you.

I count myself lucky to have been able to learn so much from you. Your support and encouragement have enabled me to grow both professionally and personally and your advice and wise counsel will stay with me always.

You have been an outstanding boss/manager and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity of working with you. I know that you will make a positive and lasting impact in your new role and I wish you all the best going forward.

Thank you for everything.

Kind regards

Your Name

Short farewell message to a client

A short and simple farewell message to a client is a professional way of informing them that you are moving on. It is a polite way of expressing your gratitude for their support and can also help in keeping the channels of communication open.

Dear Name of Client

I will be leaving XYZ Company at the end of the month for a new position. I wanted to take the time to express my appreciation for the opportunity to work with you over the last  X years and to thank you for your support.

I have really enjoyed working with you as my client. Our success and the productive and positive relationship we have built is largely a result of the trust and confidence you placed in me, which I truly value.

I wish you continued success in all your future endeavours. If you have any questions, or wish to keep in touch please don't hesitate to reach out.

Warm regards

Your Name

Your contact details

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