See sample ways to wish your coworker a happy retirement. These examples of retirement wishes will guide you as you wish a coworker a happy retirement.
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1 – Retirement Wishes
2 – Retiring Quotes
3 – Funny Retirement Messages
Our retirement wishes, greetings and phrases provide a resource for when you’re looking for the right words for a valued colleague, family member or friend who is taking the big leap into retirement.
For many retirees, the step away from full-time employment is something they’ve dreamed up for a long time. Recognize the importance of the day with some carefully chosen words that leave the impression that you want them to. Check out the retirement wishes, phrases and saying to see if any of the messages resonate with you.
God retired after just 6 days of creating the heavens and the earth. Why so long for you?
Here’s to watching your fishing line and not the bottom line.
Enjoy the opportunity to do wonderful things just for you and your family.
How you managed to retire at this young age is a testimony to your intelligence.
Retirement is a celebration: old memories and new beginnings.
We’re really going to miss you! Hope you’ll enjoy every minute of your retirement.
You weren’t born to pay bills and die.
Retirement only means it’s time for a new adventure.
Retirement is not the end of the road; it is the beginning of the open highway.
May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your toes.
Wishing you all the joy and happiness that a happy retirement can bring.
We wish you health and happy days in your retirement.
Wishing you much joy and happiness as you begin a new chapter in your life.
I wish that your retirement will be everything you dreamed that it would be.
Best wishes for a relaxing and happy retirement.
When you stop living at work and start working at living.
I’m going to retire and live off my savings. What I do the second week is anybody’s guess.
Retirement: Having a good time is my job.
I’m retired – don’t ask me to do a damn thing.
Every Child Left Behind.
Bumper sticker on retired teacher’s car
Have you ever been out for a late autumn walk in the closing part of the afternoon, and suddenly looked up to realize that the leaves have practically all gone? You hadn’t realized it. And you notice that the sun has set already, the day gone before you knew it — and with that a cold wind blows across the landscape. That’s retirement.
Stephen Leacock
Retirement is a field of clover, but by the time you reach it, you’re too old to climb the fence.
Evan Esar
Retirement is the period in life when you stop quoting the proverb that time is money.
Evan Esar
Retirement kills more people than hard work ever did.
Malcolm Forbes
Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples.
George Burns
The trouble with retirement is you never get a day off.
Abe Lemmons
Let’s put a limit to the scramble for money…. Having got what you wanted, you ought to begin to bring that struggle to an end.
Horace
Avoid retirement playgrounds like poison, because that’s exactly what they are.
Linda Goodman
If you’re retiring, here are a few words of advice on how to give a short speech to your colleagues at work.
Tip 1: Keep it short.
Tip 2: For format, consider this:
A.) Thank boss, colleagues and company for support through the years.
B.) Briefly touch on a couple company, group or individual highlights.
C.) Indicate how you plan to spend your retirement, e.g. reading more, travel and enjoying grandchildren.
D.) Wish all good luck and continued success.
Tip 3: Prior or after to speech, meet individually with the folks at your company who meant the most to you, your boss (whether this was the case or not), and your successor.
If you’re recognizing a retiree, here are three tips.
Tip 1: Keep it short.
Tip 2: Be sincere and express heartfelt appreciation. Personalize your message to the retiree. Let the person know that he or she will be missed. Thank them for their contribution. Start sincere and end sincere.
Tip 3: Add some humor to the middle part of your presentation. Bounce it off a trusted friend for a disaster check. Retirement is typically a happy occasion, and folks are looking for an opportunity to laugh. Provide them that opportunity in a good-natured way.
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30 Retirement wishes and message ideas for how to wish your boss, co-worker, friend, or family member all the very best in their retirement.
On this page we've written a selection of retirement messages and sentiments so you can write the perfect retirement greeting card message to your co-worker, boss, friend, or family member. There are also some writing tips to help you compose a more personalized happy retirement message.
Updated: 26th April, 2018
A handful of short retirement wishes to say congratulations to the lucky retiree.
Congratulations on your retirement! Wishing you all the very best for the coming years.
With all best wishes to you on your retirement. We hope that your retirement is filled with relaxation, fun, and family time.
Well done on reaching your retirement! Enjoy your well-deserved time off.
Congratulations on your retirement. You've had a brilliant career and now it's time for a fantastic retirement!
You made it! Congratulations on your retirement, we'll miss you around the office.
A collection of retirement card messages to wish the retiree all the best for the next chapter of their life.
It has been such a pleasure working with you for the past [insert how many] years. You've been a great co-worker and friend, and we're sad to see you go. We hope you have a very happy retirement and enjoy your new-found freedom!
The countdown has officially ended! You made it! I'm going to miss you very much, especially your positive attitude and everything you've done to support me over the years. I wish you a happy retirement full of fun times, relaxation, and many good books!
It's hard to believe the time has come to say goodbye. You're one of a kind and we're going to have a hard time replacing you! Thank you for all you've contributed over the years, we'll miss your dedication and enthusiasm. We wish you a long, happy retirement. Don't be a stranger.
Now that you've retired, make sure you work just as hard at relaxing as you worked hard at your job! Thanks for all your support and advice over the years, you've been a great co-worker and friend. All the best for a wonderful retirement!
Congratulations from all of us on your retirement! You've been a great co-worker and friend, and we'll miss seeing you around the office. Don't forget to keep in touch! Wishing you all the very best for your retirement, you deserve it!
You made it! Congratulations on your retirement! You're officially your own boss, and I wish you much success and happiness in this new chapter of your life. I'm going to miss you, you've been a great friend and co-worker, and I really appreciate all you have done to support me over the years. Don't forget to keep in touch!
Wishing you a wonderful retirement. Enjoy this new chapter of your life and we hope it's filled with good health, relaxation, and fun!
Congratulations on your retirement! It's been such a pleasure working with you, you've set such an example to us all with your dedication and hard work. We wish you a wonderful retirement!
Congratulations, the countdown is over! It's been such a pleasure working with you and we're sad to see you go. Enjoy your new found freedom and we wish you continued success in your retirement.
Congratulations on your retirement! You've accomplished so much over your career and we're going to miss your guidance, support, and positive attitude. We're so pleased you'll have more time for yourself and that you can enjoy all those things you've wanted to do. Enjoy this new chapter of your life, and we wish you all the best!
Some funny retirement wishes and card messages to celebrate reaching retirement and to send them on their way with a laugh.
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?
Good-bye tension and hello pension! Congratulations from all of us to one well-deserving retiree.
Busy Monday mornings, working late shifts, horrible coffee, and a demanding boss... of course we know you'll miss all of this! Congratulations on your retirement from your jealous co-workers!
Retirement - it's doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it! Congratulations, and enjoy your new found freedom!
You're not truly retired - [insert hobby, eg. golfing or knitting] is a full time job! Wishing you all the best in this new chapter of your life.
Thank your boss for all they have done for you and congratulate them on reaching retirement with these retirement wishes and card messages for bosses.
Congratulations on your retirement! You've set a great example for us in the office, and your positive attitude, guidance, and dedication is going to be sorely missed. Now it's time to take some time for yourself! We wish you a happy and healthy retirement, and hope that you enjoy your new found freedom!
Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for all you have done to guide this company forwards 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.
It's been a pleasure working with you over the past [insert number of] years, you've been a fantastic boss and a great mentor. Enjoy your retirement and some well deserved time for yourself. Do keep in touch!
Thank you for everything you've done for the company over the past [insert number of] years. We'll miss your guidance and support in the office. Now it's time to do what you want to do, and we hope you have a long and happy retirement.
Congratulations on your retirement! You've accomplished so much in this company and we truly appreciate your effort and dedication. Wishing you all the best in your retirement.
Now that you've retired, make sure you work just as hard at relaxing as you worked hard at your job! Thanks for all your support and advice over the years, you've been a great boss. All the best for a wonderful retirement!
Congratulations on your retirement! You've accomplished so much over your career and we're going to miss your guidance, support, and positive attitude. We're so pleased you'll have more time for yourself and that you can enjoy all those things you've wanted to do. Enjoy this new chapter of your life, and we wish you all the best!
Wishing you a wonderful retirement. Enjoy this new chapter of your life and we hope it's filled with good health, relaxation, and fun!
Congratulations on your retirement! It's been such a pleasure working with you, you've set such an example to us all with your dedication and hard work. We wish you a wonderful retirement!
Congratulations, the countdown is over! It's been such a pleasure working with you and we're sad to see you go. Enjoy your new found freedom and we wish you continued success in your retirement.
Want to write a personalized message that will make them smile and feel good about themselves? It's easier than it sounds. Just mix one or more of these four ingredients...
Acknowledge the person's contribution and hard work over their career, thanking them for their commitment and the work that they have done, and to celebrate how much they have accomplished over their career. E.g.
"Thanks for all your hard work these years, fielding all the phone calls and making sure our office runs like clockwork. I don't know what we're going to do without you!"
Tell them what you'll miss about them, from their encouragement or guidance on projects, to their conversation at coffee time. Tell them how it's been a pleasure to work with them, and thank them for all they have done. E.g.
"I'm going to miss having you around - your good mood was so contagious. Also, don't think we'll ever find someone who bakes as nice birthday cakes as you!"
Remind them all the things about work that they might NOT miss in retirement, like stressful end-of-year deadlines, bad coffee, or very long Monday morning staff meetings! E.g.
"Congratulations on your final escape from our Monday morning staff meetings!"
Mention things the person can look forward to in their retirement, from more time to spend on their hobbies to more time with their family, or time to go travelling, read a good book, etc. And finally, don't forget to wish them a long, happy, healthy retirement! E.g.
"We hope you have a long and happy retirement - enjoy all your travel and time with the grandkids!"
Here are a couple of easy retirement gift ideas to help you send off the retiree with your best retirement wishes and your gratitude, and perhaps a few laughs too!
Make a personalized poster to celebrate their retirement! It's a fun, unique gift they can treasure for years. Plus it's dead-easy to make, using our online poster-generator.
Click here to personalize and print your poster
Have a play on our free Retirement certificate maker and present your colleague or family member with a funny certificate celebrating this milestone achievement.
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