What to Write in a Leaving Card - 50+ Message Ideas

Often times you have a close connection to someone at work but despite all the history you share, it’s difficult to find the right words to say goodbye at the time this person decides to leave the company. Signing a farewell card shouldn’t be hard and we got some examples of leaving card messages to get you going.

Quick overview per receiver:
🍃 Leaving card for a colleague
🍃 For your work bestie 💔
🍃 Funny leaving messages for colleagues
🍃 Leaving card messages for a boss/ manager
🍃 Messages for employees leaving if you are the boss 😎
🍃 Leaving card messages for friends
🍃 Leaving card messages with puns
🍃 Messages for someone moving away 💼
🍃 Maternity leave messages
🍃 Promotion farewell card messages
🍃 Teacher leaving message 🎓
🍃 Retirement card messages

Leaving card messages for a colleague

• “Congratulations on your exciting new role, they got the very best! We’re so sad to see you go and will miss you deeply.”
• “It was great to have you on our team.”
• “It was a pleasure to have you onboard.”
• “It has been a pleasure working with you. Best of luck in your new adventure.”
• “You will be missed, but your contributions will not be forgotten.”
• “Wishing you all the best in your next chapter. Keep in touch!”
• “You have been a valuable member of the team. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.”
• “We’ve all enjoyed working with you so much and we’ll miss you!”
• “I’ll miss your positive attitude. All the best in your future endeavours.”
• “You’ve been a joy to work with over the last two years and an exceptionally valuable member of the team.”
• “They say people meet twice in life. See you soon when our paths cross once again.”
• “Thank you for your time and effort. You will be missed.”
• “It’s been wonderful having you on the team and I just wish we could have worked together for longer.”
• “So long farewell. Until we meet again.”
• “Au Revoir and wishing you all the very best for your new chapter.”
• “Congratulations on the new role. Will miss your knowledge and support you have given over the years. Take care and enjoy your new adventure.”

Goodbye messages for your work bestie 💔

• “The coffee will taste different without you.”
• “You may be leaving but don’t think I’ll give you all the Christmas party PhotoBox pictures of us together.”
• “Thanks for being the best work buddy anyone could ask for. I’ll miss our daily chats and laughs.”
• “Goodbye, my dear friend. It’s not goodbye, it’s just “see you later”.”
• “You have been more than just a colleague, you’ve been a friend. I’ll miss you dearly.”
• “I’m so grateful for the memories we’ve made and the friendship we’ve built. Keep in touch.”
• “It’s been an honour to work and laugh with you. I’ll miss you, my dear friend.”
• “I hope your new company has a “refer a friend” policy. Can’t wait to work with you again!”
• “Work will suck without you.”

Funny leaving messages for work colleagues

• “I assume your comfy office chair is free now.”
• “I know you’ll miss the coffee runs, the office gossip, and the terrible jokes. Mostly the terrible jokes.”
• “You may be leaving, but I promise to keep you posted on the office drama.”
• “Good luck finding better colleagues than us.”
• “Please don’t leave my name on your automatic reply! I won’t be able to handle this mess as good as you did.”

Leaving card messages for boss/ manager

• “Thank you for challenging me to aim higher. You’ll be missed.”
• “I hope your new team will appreciate working with you at least as much as we did.”
• “Thank you for being a great leader and mentor. I’ve learned so much from you.”
• “You have been a true inspiration and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you.”
• “I will always remember the valuable lessons you have taught me and the support you have given me.”
• “I appreciate all the guidance and support you have provided me. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you.”
• “You have been an excellent boss, and I am grateful for the time I have spent working with you.”

Employee leaving messages for when you are the boss 😎

• “Everyone on the team will miss you greatly. We wish you all the best and hope to stay in touch!”
• “It has been an honour to have you on the team. Your contributions will not be forgotten.”
• “Thank you for your dedication and hard work. You will be missed but your legacy will remain.”
• “You have been a valuable member of the team and we appreciate all that you have done for us.”
• “We wish you all the best in your next endeavours and thank you for your service.”
• “You have been a great employee and we will miss your presence in the office. Wishing you all the best.”

Leaving card messages for friends

• “You will be missed, but our friendship will last a lifetime.”
• “I am so grateful for the memories we’ve made together. Keep in touch.”
• “You have been a true friend through thick and thin. I’ll miss you dearly.”
• “I’ll miss our adventures and chats, but I know our friendship will survive distance.”
• “Thank you for all the good times and laughter. Keep in touch, my dear friend.”

Leaving card messages with puns

Not too much to say here. Inspire yourself from some of the examples we have.

What to say to someone moving away

• “I’ll miss you, but I’m excited for your new adventure. Keep in touch.”
• “Although you’re moving away, you’ll always have a special place in my heart.”
• “Distance may separate us, but our friendship will endure.”
• “I’ll miss our chats and adventures, but I’ll always be here for you.”
• “I can’t wait to visit you once you settle in. See you soon!”
• “I’ll miss you, but I’m excited to see what the future holds for you.”

💡 Looking for maternity leave messages instead?
Check out our guide on what to write in a maternity leave card.

Promotion farewell card messages

• “Congratulations on your new position. You deserve all the success and recognition.”
• “We’re so proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished. Best of luck in your new role.”
• “You have been an asset to this team, and we know you will excel in your new role.”
• “You have worked hard to get where you are, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for you.”
• “You will be missed, but we know you will do amazing things in your new position.”

Teacher leaving message

• “Thank you for being an excellent teacher and mentor. You have made a positive impact on so many lives.”
• “We will miss your enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to teaching.”
• “You have been an inspiration and role model for so many students. Best of luck in your future endeavours.”
• “Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You will be missed but not forgotten.”
• “Your guidance and support have been invaluable. We wish you all the best in your next chapter.”

These are just some examples and ideally you should personalise your messages to make them more meaningful and relevant to the person leaving.

⭐ While words matter, here are some tricks to bring the best leaving card messages to the next level

• Get a group leaving card with multiple signatures and surprise the receiver with everyone’s farewell messages in one place
  
• Go for a customisable ecard design and add the leaver’s name on the cover
  
• Organise a farewell-thank-you gift. The easiest way to do that is by adding a
  virtual collection pot to your ecard and letting everyone chip-in