You worked together side by side for years, got excited about the boss, spent the lunch break together? and now the colleague goes. This is sad, but does not only mean parting for the colleague, but also a kind of new beginning, Often it is the start of the pension, a job change or a project end, sometimes a year abroad. Whatever it is, she has a new life ahead of her. To say goodbye to them, you should pay attention to a few things.

Farewell words: When is a farewell speech appropriate?

As with many situations: It depends! Anyone who has been with the company for many years and is now retiring or changing jobs should in any case receive an appreciation in the form of a farewell speech or an official farewell e-mail, As a rule, the supervisor says something, the outgoing colleague also. If a gift is presented by a colleague or a colleague, here are also a few short words and perhaps a farewell message appropriate.

When choosing words you should consider the following points:

• How close you were? The words can also contain a few anecdotes from the common working day in close cooperation.
• The working atmosphere was not very pleasant: Try to find positive words and thank you for the (good) cooperation. An emotional farewell is certainly not expected from any side.
• Does the colleague voluntarily or not? If the job change is not voluntary, because z. For example, if the contract could not be extended, funny sayings are not appropriate. But, that you will miss the dear colleague, she will certainly like to hear.
• If beyond the time spent at work, still contact is desired, say that quietly!
• A simple? Thanks? and good wishes for the future always fit.

Farewell: colleague with a saying goodbye

• "To say goodbye means to look forward to the next match."
• "Say goodbye is not the worst thing in the world, that you see yourself again, that counts."
• "You're looking forward to your well-earned pension, we've had fun and great moments with you, envy you a bit - and will miss you."
• "Where so much can be hoped, saying goodbye is a celebration."
• Goodbye, goodbye, farewell all the best, go your way with confidence and with good courage. "
• "Farewell words have to be short like a declaration of love."

Farewell: surprise colleague with a farewell gift

Farewell statements are a nice touch, a small present supports the whole thing. It is best that you or a colleague in the college collect money for it. And that's what the attention might look like:

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Farewell to our dearest colleagues (May 2024).