Retirements are worth celebrating as one has completed their job for good and now can take a rest. You discovered our list of the best retirement wishes for coworkers. Retirement wishes for coworkers are verbal or written farewell words to share with a retiring colleague. The purpose of these sentiments is to celebrate, commend, and reassure the retiring coworker as they begin the next stage of their lives.
1.) In your retirement, I wish you pleasant times, good health, and great people by your side.
2.) Congratulations on an amazing career and best wishes for your retirement.
3.) Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement.
4.) Seeing your performance over the years you’ve worked, I’m sure that you’ll be very good at doing nothing!
5.) The office won’t be the same without you! You’ll be missed every day.
6.) I hope your next chapter is just as happy and fruitful as the last.
7.) I appreciate you always putting in a lot of effort, being a good colleague, and being a great friend. Go ahead and relax at this point!
8.) You’ve always been such an inspiration for us and our family. Congratulations! We hope you cherish this freedom and have a very happy retirement!
9.) Now that you’re retired, you can put all that hard work toward improving your short game.
10.) I just wanted to say thank you! You were always a thoughtful and compassionate coworker who supported and encouraged everyone else with your tireless spirit.
11.) Your new goal this quarter: Avoid all work and live your best-retired life! Congratulations, you’ve earned it!
12.) “Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.” – Jonathan Clements
13.) Our department lost one chatty employee to retirement. I guess that means increased productivity but also increased boredom. We shall surely miss you.
14.) Congratulations on stepping onto a new chapter of life. Happy retirement.
15.) “Happy retirement, Mom! I’m so excited for you! You’ve worked hard for your team and your family for many years. Glad you’ll have more time to spend with the family and more time to spend on your favorite hobbies. Here’s to the many years of camping, reading, gardening, and learning to come!”
16.) Wishing you a happy and healthy retirement – enjoy this time with loved ones and appreciate all you’ve accomplished throughout your successful career.
17.) The body ages, the heart becomes fonder, and the mind gets younger after retirement. Best of luck managing an aged body with a fresh mind.
18.) I sincerely appreciate your support inside and outside the office. I hope you get to have some wonderful family time. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest.
19.) Congratulations on your retirement! Now you’ll have more time for sleeping in, fishing, reading, and golfing… unless you want to trade places with me.
20.) Remember that your contribution is enormous in our workplace. Best wishes for a happy and relaxing retired life.
21.) No more early meetings – now it’s time for those early dinners!
22.) You survived 35 years at this company?! Your prize is a retirement card.
23.) Your skills, hard work, and compassion have made a strong impact on me. I hope your retirement brings you joy and fulfillment!
24.) Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for all you have done to guide this company forward over the years. We truly appreciate your dedication and hard work and the example you have set for us all. We wish you continued success in your retirement.
25.) You won the retirement race first, but I still get to earn a salary. How about a weekend outing before you leave the city? All the bills are on me.
26.) Your contributions made this company what it is today.
27.) May your new chapter be exciting and full of opportunities for relaxation. Congratulations on your retirement!
28.) You have no responsibilities anymore and can do all the things you enjoy! I’m sure you will be missed at your work, but retirement is good for you. You deserved it. Can’t wait for you to realize how amazing retirement is!
29.) “There are far better things ahead than we ever leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis
30.) You’ve had a brilliant career, and now it’s time for a fantastic retirement – enjoy!
31.) It’s tough to say goodbye to a wonderful coworker and friend like you. I shall miss our teamwork. I am sending you many blessings for the wonderful and happy future you have in store.
32.) You’re finally out of here… now tell me how you did it.
33.) I can’t imagine working here without you! Thank you for all you’ve done for us.
34.) Congratulations on availing of the longest vacation of your life! Enjoy your infinite free time and do not tell us how much fun you are having.
35.) May your dreams come true as you begin your retirement.
36.) My best wishes for your retirement, my dear coworker. I’m going to miss you. Best of luck in the future.
37.) You’ve worked hard for so many years. You deserve to relax and take it easy for a change. Enjoy it!
38.) You’re the one who welcomed me and helped me find a footing in the department. You have since been my mentor, and I cherish you a lot. It is hard to say goodbye, but you deserve this retirement. Enjoy every bit of it.
39.) Best wishes for a wonderful retirement.
40.) Even though you’ve retired from your job, you’ll always be in our hearts. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest!
41.) You deserve a life filled with love, prosperity, and joy. Congratulations on your retirement.
42.) We will miss your wisdom and experience, but most of all, we will miss the encouragement you have given us. We wish you the happiest of retirements.
43.) Congratulations on your retirement. You’ve earned it after years of excellent work! May you continue to live a fulfilling life.
44.) “Congrats on your retirement! You are one of the best friends I have, and the yearly Yosemite backpacking trip you plan is one of the things I look forward to most every year. I still remember the year when we all hiked to the top of half doHalf Domech the sunrise, I’ll always cherish that memory. I hope we can keep having so many more adventures like that now that you’ll have more time on your hands to plan. Happy retirement!”
45.) Retirement is like graduation- only this time, you will do a master’s on laziness!
46.) Congratulations on your retirement! You’ve accomplished so much in this company, and we truly appreciate your effort and dedication. I wish you all the best in your retirement.
47.) 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 going to miss you!
48.) I’m sorry to see you go, but I’m glad you have so much fun ahead of you. Keep in touch and enjoy your retirement!
49.) This is what you’ve worked so hard for – now go enjoy it!
50.) Congratulations on a fantastic career!
51.) “Congratulations on your final escape from our Monday morning staff meetings!”
52.) Finally, you have earned your retirement! You now have time for all your hobbies.
53.) Congratulations on your six-month holiday, twice a year!
54.) You now have two more best friends! Their names are Couch and Television. I think you’ll be spending a lot of time with them throughout your retirement.
55.) Retirement is about spending less time with colleagues and more time relaxing with friends and family. I am glad that our friendship gives us the privilege to be together even after you retire. To more happy times!
56.) Your retirement just began. Live it, love it.
57.) “When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.” –R.C. Sheriff
58.) You were always there to lend an ear to a coworker in need and solve any problem around the office. While we’ll all miss your knack for problem-solving, I wish you the very best out of your retirement.
59.) Best wishes to my dear colleague. May you have a blessed retired life.
60.) Congratulations on your retirement and all of your new opportunities in life!
61.) Wishing you a happy and fulfilling retirement – you’ve been awesome to work with!
62.) Best wishes for your retirement. I wish you a blessed life during the days of rest and leisure.
63.) 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.
64.) Your dedication and motivation have been unparalleled. Here’s to many happy years and new experiences in retirement!
65.) Good luck writing your next chapter of life! Just try not to make it boring, all right?
66.) We did not bargain for your retirement, buddy. Who’s going to cover up for me when you leave?
67.) You will be missed here. I pray for your happy and healthy life ahead.
68.) Now it’s time for you to learn how to make your coffee! Congratulations on your retirement!
69.) Best wishes for your retirement!
70.) Wishing you a happy and healthy next phase.
71.) Congratulations on your retirement and all the incredible years of work you put into getting there.
72.) The office won’t be the same without you!
73.) You have dedicated your life to ensuring a better future for your children. It is time to relax and fulfill your travel goals. May you have a blissful retirement.
74.) You are more like a mentor and less like a boss to us; you believe in freedom and a free soul; without you, we miss our smiles under pressure; but be the same you are always. Happy retirement.
75.) “I remember the first time we met like it was yesterday, it was back in 2015 when I first joined the team. You helped to onboard me and taught me all the tools the team uses — from the first day on the team you always made me feel comfortable asking questions and coming to you for advice. You’ll be missed and I wish you good health, financial security, and long retirement.”
76.) Congratulations! We hope you savor every minute of your retirement!
77.) I am happy about your retirement. Working with you has been a tremendous learning experience, and I feel fortunate to have a helpful colleague like you. Good Luck!
78.) Let’s clarify some matters before you go. It is you who is retiring and not our friendship. I still expect more visits, meet-ups, and golf games, as long as it is not on working time.
79.) It brings a smile to my face just thinking about you spending more time with your grandkids and fishing on the lake. Here’s to an enjoyable and relaxing retirement!
80.) You should be so proud of your work here – now enjoy these next years.
81.) “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” – Fred Rogers
82.) Finally, the day to retire has come. Remember to schedule me as you make plans for all the stuff we love doing together.
83.) It’s hard to imagine our workplace without you. I hope you get to pursue your passions in retirement, all the best!
84.) I am a little jealous, to be honest! Enjoy your retirement!
85.) You are the kind of person that brings out the best in others! Thank you for everything you did. Wishing you a life full of success and happiness!
86.) The only thing that will make you understand how much time you wasted trying to be an adult when, at the end of the day, you can go back to being a child is retirement. A fantastic time.
87.) Hope your retirement is as rockin’ as you imagined it would be!
88.) You are the best coworker I have ever had. You will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. Good luck with your retirement. Have the best-retired life.
89.) Your brilliance and wisdom have always motivated us to do better. You were not only our boss but also our mentor and friend. Your presence will be missed. Congratulations on your retirement.
90.) You’ve worked hard your entire life; now is the time to relax and rest. Best wishes for your retirement.
91.) I’ll never forget the pranks we pulled together working here. I don’t know what I’ll do without my partner in crime, but promise me you won’t lose your carefree attitude in retirement. Who am I kidding? That would be impossible!
92.) You are a great employee, and your ability to deliver was amazing. I wonder whether your ability to relax will be equally awesome.
93.) Congratulations on your decision to retire! I’ll miss seeing you every day, but I hope you feel continuous love and happiness during your retirement. This place just won’t be the same without you. Miss you already!
94.) “For retirement brings repose, and repose allows a kindly judgment of all things.” – John Sharp Williams
95.) It’s a big, beautiful world out there. Adventure awaits! I wish you all the very best in your retirement!
96.) We’ll never forget the outstanding job you did for this organization. We value the effort and time you have put in. I’m happy about your retirement.
97.) Best wishes for your retirement. Here’s to watching your grandkids instead of meetings and presentations.
98.) If life is a meal, retirement is its dessert. To enjoy it, stay fit, and don’t let your blood sugar go high!
99.) “There is nothing to regret with a job well done.” – Joe Garcia
100.) Retirement can be a send-off to a new beginning. Use these messages to wish your retirees goodbye as they explore bright new horizons.
101.) Like every other colleague in the room, I am crying. But I don’t know if I am sad that you are leaving the office or if I am thrilled at the thought of having endless beer time with you.
102.) You’ve been such a joy to have in the office; you’ll be missed.
103.) Cheers to your retirement as a person who gave their all! May this be the best and most rewarding year of your life? Enjoy!
104.) I’ve enjoyed working with you, may your retirement be just as successful as your career.
105.) It’s wonderful to see someone as deserving as you retire. Remember to put in the same effort into your free time as you put into your career.
106.) “Grateful to have worked with you. Look forward to celebrating with you in person when we have a chance to get together. Congratulations on your retirement!”
107.) Your boss has dedicated so much to keeping the workplace running smoothly, and now it’s time to say goodbye. Here are a few wishes to acknowledge their successes and let them know just how much you’ve appreciated them.
108.) You’ve always been a dedicated worker, a compassionate friend, and a source of encouragement. Your positive attitude will truly be missed.
109.) It’s time to take a break from your hectic schedule. May God help you and be with you in the next stage of your life. Happy Retirement, and may God bless you.
Retirement is a significant moment in one’s life. If one of your coworkers is retiring, you should do everything you can to send them off the right way.
Often the best way to do this is by writing a greeting card or letter, so in this article, we’ve put together some ideas for what to write to someone who is retiring, as well as some information about retirement to help further inform your message.
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