Congratulations on your retirement. We’ll miss you here, and I hope you enjoy what comes next.
WORDS TO START WITH
Retirement card messages
Make room for both parts: what they’ve given and what they can look forward to now. You don’t need to guess their plans.
12 ideas to make your own
You’ve been the person people turn to, and you always found time for us. Thank you for so much.
I’ve learned a lot from working beside you. I hope retirement gives you time for all the things you love.
I hope your first Monday off is gloriously uneventful. We’ll try not to call you with questions.
Happy retirement! I’m proud of all you’ve done and glad we’ll have more time together.
I’ve watched how much care you put into your work. I hope you’re proud of it, because we are.
You’ve spent years showing up for other people. I hope there’s plenty of time now for what you enjoy.
I’m very happy for you. I’m also making a list of all the things we can finally do on a weekday.
Happy retirement! I hope it brings more good days together and fewer early alarms.
You’ve worked hard for this. I’m looking forward to hearing what you choose to do with your time.
Whatever retirement looks like for you, I hope there’s room for long lunches and more time with friends.
You’re free for lunch on a Tuesday now, right? Asking for a friend. Congratulations on retiring!
Make it sound like you
What did they bring to the team or family? A specific thank-you will mean more than a list of achievements.
These are starting points. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.
Writing from the whole group?
Give everyone room to add their own words, photos and voices in one card.