Importance of goodbye Messages to Colleagues on the Last Working day
Writing a goodbye message to coworkers on the last working day is a good way to keep in touch with them, and it can serve as a reference if they ever need to contact you about something. It shows your coworkers that you’re a considerate person and it lets them know that you appreciate their time, support and friendship. It’s a good opportunity to say goodbye and thank you.
Your coworkers will appreciate it, and it can also be helpful for your next employer if they want references from people who worked with you.
It will help maintain some of the goodwill you built up while at that company and ensure that there are no hard feelings when you leave. The best way to go about that is to take a few minutes to write something heartfelt. It will go a long way in establishing goodwill and maintaining relationships that could come back to benefit you down the road.
You might also be able to use the goodbye messages to colleagues on the last working day as an opportunity to highlight your accomplishments and contributions to the company. It’s also a good idea to send a thank-you note after your last day on the job. This will show that you appreciate everything your coworkers did for you during the time you were there and ensure that no one feels slighted or upset by your departure.
Even if you’re leaving on bad terms, it might be a good idea to send one. The reason is simple: It’s just plain respectful.
Here are 15 email-ready goodbye messages to colleagues on the last working day to get you started:
Template 1
Dear [Coworker’s Name],
I am writing to inform you that I will no longer be working at [Company Name] as of [Date] since I will be leaving the company on [date]. It’s been a pleasure working with you these past few years. This has been a great experience and I have enjoyed being part of this team. Thank you for all of your support over the last year!
[signature]
Template 2
Dear [Name],
It’s been a pleasure working with you. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and learning about your company, but I’m sorry to say that things are changing at the moment. I’ve been thinking about what I want for my future and realized that I want to switch jobs.
I hope it doesn’t come as too much of a surprise to you, but I’m interested in pursuing another career path. You have given me so much opportunity to learn and grow these past few months, and I appreciate it.
I’ll be leaving on [date] and would like to say thank you very much for everything you have done for me over these past few months. If there is anything else that I can do for you before then, please let me know!
[signature]
Template 3
Hi [name],
I’m writing to let you know that I will be leaving the company on [date]. I’ve been working here for [number] years, and it’s been a pleasure working with you. You are an amazing leader and a great mentor, and I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve taught me over the years.
I’ve been very lucky to work with [Name of company]] over the last [[period]], and I hope that my efforts were in part, useful to you.
It was an honour to work alongside you on all of our projects, and I will miss working with you every day. Please keep in touch should you need any help with anything—and please let me know if there’s any way I can help in any other way!
[signature]
Template 4
Hi [name],
I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to let you know that I’ve decided to take some time off from my job. I’m going to be spending a few weeks at home and then heading back out on the road for a while. I’m looking forward to getting back out there, though, and I’m excited about all of the things we’ll be able to do together in the future.
Thank you so much for everything that you’ve done for me over the last two years—it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you! I wish you all the best and hope that we cross paths again soon.
Best,
[signature]
Template 5
Hi [name],
I’m writing to let you know that I will be leaving the company on [date].
I’ve had a great time working here, and I hope you’ve enjoyed working with me as well. I’d love to stay in touch, so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Best wishes,
[Your name]
Template 6
Dear [Coworker’s Name],
I am writing to inform you that I will no longer be working at [Company Name] as of [Date]. This has been a great experience and I have enjoyed being part of this team. Thank you for all of your support over the last year!
[Your name]
Template 7
Hi [name],
This is a short note to inform you that I will no longer be working at [Company Name] as of [Date]. This has been a great experience and I have enjoyed being part of this team. Thank you for all of your support over the last year!
[Your name]
Template 8
Dear [name],
I’m writing to let you know that I will be leaving the company on [date]. This has been a fantastic experience and I appreciate all of your support over the last year. Thank you for everything! I’m writing to let you know that I will be leaving the company on [date]. This has been a fantastic experience and I appreciate all of your support over the last year. Thank you for everything!
[Your name]
Template 9
Hi [name],
This is a short note to inform you that I will no longer be working at [Company Name] as of [Date]. This has been a great experience and I have enjoyed being part of this team. Thank you for all of your support over the last year! I’m writing to let you know that I will be leaving the company on [date]. This has been a fantastic experience and I appreciate all of your support over the last year.
Thank you for everything!
[Your name]
Template 10
Hello [Coworker’s name]
This is to inform you that I will be leaving [company name] as of [date]. This has been a great experience and I have enjoyed being part of this team. Thank you for all of your support over the last year!
It’s been great working with you. The last year has been an amazing experience and I have learned so much from you and our team. It was also very helpful to work on [project name] together! Thank you for everything, it’s positively changed my life!
Template 11
Dear [name]
I’m writing this letter to inform you that I will be leaving the company on [date]. I have enjoyed working with you over the past year and wish you all the best in your future career endeavours.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past year. Your leadership has been critical in my success and I will always look back on our time together with great fondness.
Template 12
Hello [name]
I’m writing to let you know that my last day at work will be on [date]. I have enjoyed my time here and I appreciate all the support you have provided me.
I’ve had a great time working here, and I hope you’ve enjoyed working with me as well. I’d love to stay in touch, so please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
[Your name]
Template 13
Hey [name]
I’m writing to let you know that I’m moving on from the position of [job title] at [company name]. I’ve enjoyed working here and getting to know the people in my role, but after some time here and some reflection, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to look elsewhere.
I hope you understand this decision and wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Template 14
Dear [name],
I’m writing to let you know that I’ll be leaving the company on [date].
Although it’s been a pleasure working with you and the rest of the team, I’ve decided to take a different path at this point in my career. I hope you won’t mind if I take another position within [company name]. If you’re interested, please reach out!
Thank you for your time and your support. Have a great day!
Template 15
Hi [name],
I’m writing to let you know that I won’t be returning to work for the remainder of the month. Unfortunately, I’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic condition that requires my full-time attention. As such, it’s not possible for me to continue working at this time.
This is not a decision I’ve taken lightly and I would have liked to have informed you earlier than this so we could have worked through any issues together as a team. However, given the nature of my condition, it’s important that my doctors can monitor my progress at all times to ensure I don’t relapse into old habits or overdo things.
I hope you understand how difficult this is for me and I wish you all the best in your future endeavours!
Have a great day!
[Your name]
For more email examples, on writing goodbye messages to coworkers on the last working day check out the Emotional Goodbye Email to Colleagues: 9 Professional Sample Emails
