Congratulations on Retirement
Guidelines and Alternate Phrases
Mention the occasion of retirement.
Your time of leisure, travel, and rest is fast approaching; I’m so envious.
Congratulations on such a long and varied career.
Congratulations on such a successful 40-year record!
What a record—30 years of hard work, commitment, and excellence.
I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to work with you through the years on so many joint projects. On your retirement, I have very mixed emotions. On the one hand, you deserve the well-earned years of leisure; on the other hand, I’ll miss you greatly.
From my distinct vantage point as a competitor, I can’t say how glad I am to see you retire—you’ve put most of us to shame with your accomplishments. Seriously, I hate to see you go. Leaders who’ve exhibited the courage you’ve shown are difficult to replace.
My colleagues tell me you’re retiring after 30 remarkable years.
After 28 highly productive years, you think you’re really going to get any rest on the sidelines?
You’ve had such a spectacular career I find it shocking to think you will not be leading our organization to new records.
I understand from mutual friends you will be retiring at the end of the month, and I didn’t want the occasion to go by without a special note to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed our association.
If our records are right, you’ve been showing up for work here every morning for the past 20 years. Now, that’s consistency!
Comment specifically on the career achievements, skills, or personal attributes of the retiree.
You have spread your fatherly interest to include me so often.
Your business acumen has been noted so often in the press I feel at a loss to comment further other than to say I’ve learned more from you in our six-month relationship than in all my earlier years with the organization.
Your punctuality, your dependability, and your loyalty have been exemplary.
Whenever there has been a technical problem, I always had the confidence that given enough time and the proper assistance, you would have us back in operation.
Your sound judgment, your can-do attitude, and your management skills have contributed more than I can say in this short letter.
You have so faithfully performed every task assigned, without complaint and with excellence.
Your record of attendance, your skill development, and your attitude have been marvelous through the years.
Wish the reader well with any announced plans for the retirement years. Remember, however, that not everyone is pleased about retiring, and in those cases, your comments should only be general.
My very best wishes for your future years.
My thoughts and prayers go with you as you leave us.
Have fun as you travel the globe, meet new people, and enjoy your family.
Many years of health, happiness, and fun to you.
Thank you for making us part of your life; we wish you many more years with the people who matter most—your friends and family.
Your plans for retirement sound exciting. Make the most of every moment.
Godspeed as you go.
You have earned the thorough rest that only retirement provides. Enjoy.
You have worked long and contributed much. We hope your retirement brings you equally as much contentment.
Our best wishes go with you as you face those exciting days of pure leisure—long conversations, unhurried visits, uninterrupted rest. You deserve to enjoy life to its fullest.
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