Communicating your appreciation and wishes to your boss will keep your relationship strong, even after his/her retirement. Let Workspirited be your guide to finding the right words to express your feelings with these retirement wishes for your boss.
Retirement Etiquette
If there’s a party, present your gift and wishes to the retiree at the party. In case there isn’t going to be one, you can drop your retirement wishes in the mail, or drop by the retiree’s home and wish him/her in person.
A simple ‘we’ll miss you’ or ‘best wishes’ cannot be a satisfactory goodbye to a boss who has been more than a mentor to you. It may be uncomfortable for some people to truly speak what’s in their hearts. But at times like these, the sentiments conveyed mean a lot.
In order to demonstrate your gratitude, you need the right happy retirement wishes for your boss. So, invest a little time with us to know what to say to the one person who has inspired you to do better, everyday.
Retirement Quotes, Wishes, and Messages
Although there is a bit of room for humor, make sure that you don’t take it too far. Go through the following examples to finalize what you wish to say to the retiree, or write in the card.
“The goal of retirement is to live off your assets-not on them.”
― Frank Eberhart
“Retirement from Job does not mean retirement from life! It is the beginning not an end!”
― Ravi Samuel
“The key to retirement is to find joy in the little things.”
― Susan Miller
“Retirement means doing whatever I want to do. It means choice.”
― Dianne Nahirny
“Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.”
― Harry Emerson Fosdick
“Retirement, a time to do what you want to do, when you want to do it, where you want to do it, and, how you want to do it.”
― Catherine Pulsifer
Congratulations on your retirement. The department will never be the same without your leadership. We will miss you.
Your brilliance and your guidance has always inspired us to do better. You were not just a boss to us, but a mentor and a friend. Your presence will be missed. Happy Retirement to you.
It’s hard to believe that you’re retiring. But, we know that your invaluable words of wisdom will be with us forever. Congratulations! And we wish you tons of happiness after your retirement. We’ll miss you.
Congratulations on your retirement. And we wish you nothing but good health and joyous days in your retirement. Working under your leadership and guidance was truly an honor.
We’re glad that you’re retiring, but disheartened as well. You were a one-of-a-kind boss who can never be replaced. Congratulations, and we wish you a stress-free retirement. You’ll be missed.
Sometimes, the proper words of acknowledgment are tough to find for someone as great as you. Thank you! For always being around every time we needed you.
We cannot imagine how this place is going to function without you. Till this day, you have been a strong mentor and a true leader to everyone.
If there was a rule where votes and not age was the deciding factor for retirement, you’d probably never get to retire.
It may seem that the decision to retire has come at the right time, but we feel that there’s a lot more we can learn from you. Ma’am, your absence will be a disadvantage to all of us.
Your contribution is irreplaceable. Your dedication is immeasurable. Your guidance is invaluable. And your absence is unacceptable.
Once retired, the value of a weekend is lost. But nonetheless, hearty congratulations are in order for entering this much-awaited phase of life.
Retirement is definitely not an end to everything. From this day, you get to enjoy the things you’ve been keeping on hold.
Having a boss like you at the workplace has been a gift. Thanks for being a bright light on dull days. Your advice, support, and cheerfulness will be greatly missed.
You are retiring with pride, and not because it was the right time. We all look up to you and want to be just like you when we retire.
Even though your professional life has come to an end, we would like you to know that your legacy is eternal. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. It will remain unmatched.
On the day of his/her retirement, there’s definitely a lot more you can say to your boss. Think about the time you two spent working on projects, and any other incidents from work. These memories will help you come up with the perfect things to say. Plus, your wishes will not sound formal or drab, but it will be personal and from the heart.