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Farewell Message

Batul Nafisa Baxamusa
A farewell message is the best way to say goodbye to your boss and co-workers, in case you find a new job or have lost your current job. The following article will cover a few message samples that you can use to say your goodbyes.
It may so happen that you have landed a better job and have plans of resigning from your current job. Or it may be that you have lost your job and need to leave the organization. In such a case, it becomes your moral responsibility to say goodbye to your boss and co-workers.
You may be resigning from your current job on a happy or strained note. In spite of the situation, you should write a farewell message to your boss, that let him/her know you are leaving. You should send the message to your boss even before you resign.
This is because you do not want your boss to hear about it through the office grapevine. You should keep in mind, whatever may be situation, you should part on a healthy note from your boss.
The next important step is writing a farewell message to a colleague. You need to let your colleagues and co-workers know that you are moving to a new job, position, or even retiring from your post. You should send the message to co-workers via email and include all your contact details if you wish to stay in touch.

Sample Farewell Messages

Farewell Message to Boss

s you may already know, I will be leaving today, and would wish to convey my gladness in having been here and working under your diligent supervision. I am truly grateful that I have received so much help and support from you....
In particular, Amy Master from Human Resource team guided me through the training program. Her coaching style is unique and I will always remember what she taught me...
In my years having learned and watched the great team you head, I depart feeling confident of my abilities in this challenging industry. My cell phone number remains the same. Please call me any time you may need to.

Farewell Message to Colleague

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I am leaving my position at ABC Corporation. I will be starting a new position at XYZ Company next month...
I have enjoyed my tenure here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time at ABC. Even though I will miss my colleagues and the company, I am looking forward to this new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career.
Please keep in touch, I can be reached at my personal email address (james.brown@ynbd.com) or at home, 555-5xx-55x0.

Thanks again for everything.

Farewell Message to Co-workers

As most of you know, I am moving away to ....... due to personal reasons. Tomorrow is my last day at work and I cannot leave without bidding you all farewell...
In the past ..... years/months that I have worked for this company, I have learned tremendously. If not for your constant support and encouragement I would not have been able to perform my duties so well. Professionally, I have gained a lot of knowledge and I shall always cherish this as one of the most satisfying phases in my career...
Personally, I have shared a special bonding with all of you and I shall take away with me cherished memories of our times together. I look forward to any of you visiting me in ............. and if there is anything I can do for you from there, please do let me know...


I shall keep you posted on my new address and new telephone numbers once I get settled in the new place.

I wish each and every one of you the very best in all your future endeavors in both professional and personal lives.
These are a few samples that you can follow as guidelines and say goodbye to your boss and co-workers. You need to write the letter sensitively as you need to maintain good terms with all for any future professional endeavors. You can find many farewell message samples on the Internet, as well, if you fall short of words.