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How to Write a Goodbye Letter to Coworkers?

Find out how to write a goodbye letter to your co-Workers. Sample farewell letter included at the end of this article.

There are often mixed feelings on leaving a workplace especially if it is somewhere you have been part of for a long time. It is highly likely that you will want to send some kind of general goodbye to your colleagues. This can take the form of a letter, an email or even something that you can post on a works notice board for all to see.

The letter doesn’t have to be overly long, in fact it is better to keep it short and to the point but with heartfelt sentiments. The wording of your goodbye is very personal and you may wish to keep it more formal or you may have close relationships with many people and wish to reflect this in your writing.

What to Include in the Farewell Letter to Your Coworkers?

Whatever your style is be sure to include certain points.

Explain why you are leaving – another job, retirement, moving house, having a baby and so on. If you are leaving to start another job then say where you are going and what you will be doing.

If you are leaving for other reasons then you may like to write briefly what your plans are. For example if you are retiring – I now intend to make use of all my spare time in the garage with my old motorbike.

If you are retiring then it is acceptable and almost expected to tease your colleagues about leaving them amongst it all whilst you are going to enjoy yourself.

Thank your co-workers for their support, guidance, professionalism etc whilst working there and also use this opportunity to thank people for their good wishes, gifts, cards etc

Add in any contact details if you wish either in the form of address, telephone number and/or email but you may wish to be more general and extend an invitation for people to approach you for contact details should they want them.

What Not to Include in the Coworker Farewell Letter

This is not the time to express bad feelings, gripes or moans of any kind. Nor is it acceptable to overly crow about a new position you may have with a new company and compare it with the job you are leaving.

Sample Coworker Farewell Letter

Dear friends and colleagues,

Many of you will already be aware that I will be leaving you on 31^st August for pastures new and to take up a position with (new company name).

The decision to accept a career change has been made after much consideration and has been one of mixed emotions so I would like to thank the many people who have helped and supported me in this.

I am of course excited about my new venture but feel genuinely sad to be leaving you all. Over the many years I have been a part of this company I have had many memorable and enjoyable times.

Thanks to all of you who have supported, guided and encouraged me over the years and for the many good wishes I have received from you all since the decision to leave has been made.

I would like to keep in touch with you so please feel free to email me on (email address) to keep me up to date on all of your news.

Again, heartfelt  thanks to all of you and good luck for the future.

Regards
(insert name)