It can be hard for you to bid adieu your co-workers as it is a very emotional moment for you and this process becomes even more challenging. Whether you’re saying goodbye to a departing employee, offering well-wishes to an associate leaving the office for good, or informing your staff of an impending exit from the company, it’s nice when people actually read and acknowledge your carefully chosen words.
Your good letter subject line should be simple and to the point. It should be on point, relative to what you write in the e-mail and will also contribute the tone for the email.
Pause to give thanks for the time you did spend with those co-workers . Focus the areas where you had the best experiences/projects/support that you found great during your time in the company. Practical gratitude, you have to actually mean it and voice your recognition for the work that goes on around you.
Share Highlights
What are your most memorable moments or achievements during your time at the company? Lists your achievements, the projects you loved or remember most, and anything that caught your attention. This allows you to put a good spin on your time at your employer and where you created value. For instance:
My favourite project during my time was [Project Name] where our combined skills were truly put to the test.
If you would like to keep in touch, leave your private contact information. This could be links to your LinkedIn profile, personal email if you wish or phone number. Because it is a polite way to keep the lines of communication open. You might say:
I always like to keep in touch, so find me on LinkedIn or send me an email at [Your Email Address].
If you feel comfortable, share what will be next for you. If you’re moving on to a new role, new startup, or even just taking some time off — telling your team where you are going next can also help provide closure and understanding for what you’ll be working on after the fact. For example:
I look forward to beginning my new position as [New Position] at [New Company], and continuing this next phase of my career.
Thank you again for all of it. I will never forget the memories and people I have met here.
Finish with name and contact info if your name has not been previously Inc.
As some of you probably already know, today is my last day at [Company Name]. Just a quick note to bid adieu and say thanks to all of you.
It has been an amazing ride working at [Company Name] and I have to really thank everyone with whom I had the pleasure of sharing this experience for being so supportive, friendly, and giving me a chance. I have loved working with a group of people who are so passionate and talented. This was one of the highlights, which really showcased just how effective a team we could be when working in unison [specific project or event].
Hey, I have some great news — I’ll start a new adventure in a role of [New Position] at [New Company]. Though I am excited for this next chapter, I will definitely miss the camaraderjson and getting to interact with y’all every day.
Thanks again so much for all your help. Good luck to all of you and hopefully our paths will meet again sometime down the line.
