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Leaving a job

What to write in a farewell card

Farewell and good luck card messages for a coworker leaving the company: warm and funny wording to copy.

By Thoughtful Spot · Updated · How we write

Messages7
OccasionLeaving a job
ForA coworker

Thank them, wish them well and ask them to stay in touch.

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Prints two pages on letter paper: print page 2 on the back of page 1 (two-sided, flip on short edge), then fold in half for a 5.5 x 8.5 in card. Nothing you type leaves your browser.

7 leaving a job messages you can copy

Warm

  • It will not be the same here without you. Good luck in your new role; they are lucky to have you.
  • Thank you for all the help and the laughs. Stay in touch!
  • Congratulations on your new adventure. You will be missed.
  • Wishing you every success in what comes next. Keep in touch.

Funny

  • Who is going to fix the printer now? Good luck, and we will miss you.
  • Congratulations on escaping. Do not forget us little people.
  • You were the best part of Monday mornings. Good luck!

How to write it

  • Mention something you will miss.
  • Wish them luck in the new role.
  • Share your personal email or LinkedIn if you want to stay in touch.

About these messages

Every message here was written for Thoughtful Spot. Use them as they are, or as a starting point: one line that sounds like you is better than three that do not. Updated 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a goodbye card for a coworker?

"It will not be the same here without you. Good luck in your new role; they are lucky to have you."

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