Unless you've won the lottery (jealous), chances are you have a job. The average person spends roughly 3,515 days of their lives at work (that's about 1,795 hours per year), so chances are you've also ended up building some pretty good connections at the office.

We love that for you! Work friendships can make for the best friendships, and help the 9-5 grind go by so much easier. What's not easy? Watching one of your office favorites hit the road and start a new job. But it happens, and you've gotta be prepared when it does. Because there will be a card going around, and you're going to have to share a meaningful farewell message.

Lucky for you, we put our heads together to come up with this list of the best farewell messages for colleagues. Whether you're losing your work bestie, your boss, or that IT person you hounded for months about your broken mouse, we've got a go-to goodbye note sure to make them smile.

Short Farewell Messages for Colleagues

  1. Here's to the next chapter...
  2. Sad to see you go!
  3. Thanks for being a great coworker.
  4. Congratulations on a job well done.
  5. Good luck on your next adventure!
  6. It's been a pleasure working with you.
  7. It's not goodbye, just see you soon!
  8. I'll miss working with you.
  9. Here's to many more coffee moments—somewhere, sometime!
  10. Goodbye and good luck!

Farewell Messages for Managers/Bosses

  1. A boss like you will always be part of our team. Thank you for the joint successes!
  2. You've been an incredible boss, but I also consider you a mentor and friend. All the best!
  3. You're a talented leader, and your presence will be missed. Thank you!
  4. May the hopes and dreams you had for us as our manager now illuminate your own path. Here's to a future that exceeds all your expectations!
  5. It's hard to say goodbye to someone who's been such a positive influence on my career and growth, but I know you're bound for great things. Farewell, boss!
  6. You were more than just our boss, you were one of us. We wish you all the best!
  7. As a boss you led us, and as a colleague you inspired us. Your new chapter may begin, but our memories will go on.
  8. Thank you for creating a positive and supportive work environment. I wish you continued success in your future endeavours!
  9. I respect and admire the legacy you're leaving at this company, and I wish you all the best moving forward.
  10. You may no longer be my boss, but you'll always be a friend. Best wishes for your next chapter; I know you'll do great.

Farewell Messages for Work Wives/Friends

  1. You've been a true friend and an excellent colleague. I will miss you!
  2. Now that you're leaving, who will I go to for coffee breaks and gossip?
  3. The best thing about working here has been meeting you.
  4. On the outside, I may be smiling while I wish you farewell. But on the inside, I'm desperately praying that you'll quit your new job and come back to work with us again.
  5. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially to someone who has become a friend. Your new job is lucky to have you.
  6. Now that you're leaving, I'll finally get my turn to shine. But honestly, I'll miss you!
  7. Farewell to an amazing colleague and friend! Your dedication and hard work have left a lasting impact. Wishing you all the best in your new role.
  8. You have been more than a coworker. You've been a true friend. Thank you for all the moments we shared. Wishing you nothing but the best.
  9. Every moment working with you has been special. I'll miss you every day, but I'm excited about what's ahead for you.
  10. Happy hour?
  11. Well, damn, now I've gotta leave too.

Heartwarming Farewell Messages for Colleagues

  1. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially to someone who has been more than just a colleague. I will truly miss our conversations and teamwork. Wishing you happiness and success ahead.
  2. Our team is losing an incredible person, but your journey is just beginning. I know you'll do amazing things. Keep in touch!
  3. Monthly targets and performance reviews will come and go, but the memories of working with a colleague like you will stay in my heart forever.
  4. The office won't be the same without you. Your support, kindness, and laughter made every day better. I'm grateful for the time we had together.
  5. You've made a lasting impact on all of us, and your absence will be deeply felt. Wishing you endless success and happiness in your next chapter.
  6. We will miss you here and wish you all the best for your exciting future ahead.
  7. Today, our team is going to lose its heartbeat. Farewell to the colleague who made every day seem like a treat.
  8. The world is your oyster. May you go on to have a fascinating, rewarding, and enriching journey in your new job. Wishing you all the best for your future.
  9. You've worked hard for this moment, and now it's time to shine. Wishing you endless success and happiness!

Thoughtful Retirement Farewell Messages

  1. Wishing you a retirement filled with fun, relaxation, and new adventures.
  2. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling retirement!
  3. Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Enjoy the well-deserved break and all the adventures ahead.
  4. Retirement is not the end but a new beginning. Wishing you happiness and fulfilment in this next chapter.
  5. Thank you for being a mentor, friend, and one of the hardest-working team members I know. I hope you enjoy a very happy retirement.

Funny Retirement Farewell Messages

  1. Congrats on your retirement. You made it!
  2. Goodbye tension, hello pension!
  3. May the future bring you more time for the things you enjoy and less time spent on the things you don't!
  4. I'd say I'm not jealous, but I wish I could start doing nothing daily. Enjoy it!
  5. Here's to the start of the best years of your life!
From: Cosmopolitan UK