75 goodbye message ideas for colleagues, friends, teachers and more.

Sending a goodbye message can be difficult. Sometimes, there’s no way to get around saying goodbye to people we care about. Whether it’s a best friend moving across the country, your colleague accepting a new job in a new business, or your university buddy heading abroad. Wherever they’re heading off to, it’s important to celebrate with them, share a fond farewell and let them know what they mean to us.

Whether you’re planning a gift or sending a card, we’ve collected a number of goodbye and good luck messages to add to your designs. From touching and heartfelt, to messages that express respect for a boss who’s leaving, say the perfect goodbye with tips and templates from Adobe Express.

Send a goodbye message to a colleague.

Sending a goodbye message to colleagues on their last working day can be emotional, especially if you’re close. Whether they’re moving to a different business in the city or venturing further afield, sending a short goodbye message to your colleague will always be appreciated.

Goodbye messages to colleagues should touch upon their contribution to the company and the interesting challenges they’ll be facing in the future. Use one of the following sayings to develop your heartfelt farewell message:

1. You’ve been such a valuable member of our team! Enjoy your next challenge, and may your new colleagues enjoy working with you as much as we have!
2. Your guidance and help have been invaluable, and we’ll sorely miss you. Thanks so much for what you’ve given us along the way.
3. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure working with you. Wishing you all the best for your future.
4. Your unique perspective and skills have added so much to our team. You’ve changed all of us and the way we work for the better.
5. We wish you exciting new challenges in this new chapter of your life as well as all the best for a bright future.
6. Your vision and creativity have left indelible marks here and it’s clear that your future colleagues will also benefit from this as well.
7. We’ve all learned from your wisdom and support – not to mention your contagious enthusiasm!
8. To a dedicated and positive friend and colleague who has never let any of us down – we’ve all gained from your friendly and calm attitude.
9. You’ll be greatly missed in these parts – keep us updated on your adventures!
10. Your work ethic and contributions have always been amazing. It’s been an honour to work with you and we wish you every success in your new position.

Brief farewell: short goodbye messages to colleagues.

As the saying goes: a little of something goes a long way. And often, a brief farewell says just enough. We’ve collected some shorter goodbye messages that may also be just right.

1. This isn't the end; it's just a new beginning. Farewell to our colleague, but not to our friendship.
2. It feels like you’re leaving with a piece of our hearts. Farewell, and stay amazing!
3. Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but it’s part of the journey… Goodbye and good luck!
4. We hope it’s not goodbye; it’s ‘see you later’!
5. It’s not the end… it’s a new beginning. Keep shining!
6. Thanks for being a great colleague and teammate. We’ll miss you!
7. It’s been a privilege working with you – keep up the good work at your new workplace!
8. It was a pleasure having you here, and your legacy will live on!
9. Best of luck in your new position – your replacement has big shoes to fill!
10. Enjoy the next chapter of your career – you’ll be missed here!

Goodbye message ideas when your boss is leaving the company.

Saying farewell to the boss – whether they’re moving on or retiring – requires a sure instinct. You may not be writing only on your behalf, but on the behalf of your team or many other colleagues. It’s important to express a message that speaks for many people – but with respect!

These suggestions can help you get your goodbye message to the boss started.

1. We are very grateful for the support and guidance you gave us. We wish you good health and prosperity as well all the best for the next chapter in your life.
2. Your positive spirit was contagious to your team and all those working under you. For this we thank you and want to let you know how much we will miss your presence and leadership.
3. Thanks so much for the positive direction in which you steered this company. It will make all the difference in the future.
4. We wish you all the best upon your departure! We’ll all miss you, boss!
5. We learned the principles of business not from a book or a university course, but from a walking, talking encyclopaedia! Thank you so much for what you taught us.
6. Thank you for the many wonderful years leading this team!
7. You have been such a great mentor that we’ll be very sorry to see you go. The only positive thing about your departure is that other people can now learn from you as well.
8. While other bosses gave targets and gave orders, you provided us with direction and vision. This is what we’ll remember you for.
9. We’ll miss your presence and aura. All the best for your next adventure.
10. Encouragement, inspiration, and assistance: This is what we’ll always remember you for.

Emotional goodbye message ideas to send to friends.

It’s never easy to say goodbye – especially when that person is a good friend. Maybe it’s a close friend leaving your company, or one of your best friends is moving away? It can be hard to sum up how you’re feeling about saying goodbye in just a few words.

Instead, put yourself in the shoes of the person who’s leaving. For them, it’s a new step and they’ll certainly have many new adventures. The following messages will help you share a sentimental farewell, while wishing them all the best on their new journey.

1. Nothing will be the same without you, but not to worry – you’ll always have a place in my heart.
2. To my best friend, I wish you all the best because you deserve nothing less.
3. Every farewell is a sunset that always awaits the sunrise.
4. Life tells the most beautiful stories and every journey tells a new one.
5. A farewell just draws out the moment of reunion.
6. True friendship outlasts the pain of parting.
7. Although you must follow your own path, you must have the courage to change directions.
8. Sometimes you must say goodbye to face new challenges and achieve new goals.
9. Don't cry because it's over; smile because it was beautiful.
10. Deal with what was. Be happy with what is. Be open to what is to come.

Farewell card sentiments: Crafting the right message.

It’s never easy to say goodbye. This will be the same for you when you write your message. But put yourself in the shoes of the person who’s leaving. For them, it’s a new step and they’ll certainly have many new adventures. The following messages will help you wish them well for everything that they’ll face in their new journey.

1. Nothing will be the same without you, but not to worry – you’ll always have a place in my heart.
2. I wish you all the best because you deserve nothing less.
3. Every farewell is a sunset that always awaits the sunrise.
4. Life tells the most beautiful stories and every journey tells a new one.
5. A farewell just draws out the moment of reunion.
6. True friendship outlasts the pain of parting.
7. Although you must follow your own path, you must have the courage to change directions.
8. Sometimes you must say goodbye to face new challenges and achieve new goals.
9. Don't cry because it's over; smile because it was beautiful.
10. Deal with what was. Be happy with what is. Be open to what is to come.

Retirement goodbye messages after a long service.

Whether your colleague is retiring, or a friend or family member is finally finishing work, we’ve created a few heartfelt goodbye messages you can add to their retirement card. Don’t forget to customise them with special memories and inside jokes!

1. Enjoy your well-earned retirement. You deserve it!
2. Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing you all the best on your new ventures.
3. I hope you have a happy and fulfilling retirement and make the best memories with the family.
4. Here’s to a new beginning! Enjoy every moment of it.
5. Have fun doing all of the things you want to do with your new freedom!
6. You’ve worked so hard, now put your feet up and enjoy it!
7. You’re going to be missed, but we’re so happy and proud of you and all that you’ve achieved.
8. Best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement!
9. Hang up the uniform – you’ve earned it.
10. May your retirement be everything you hoped for.

Thanks for everything: farewell messages to send to teachers.

Teachers have such a big impact on our lives. So it’s only natural that you want to share an emotional goodbye message to a teacher who made a difference in your education. Here are some messages they’ll appreciate receiving.

1. Thank you for being an amazing teacher. You’ve inspired me so much!
2. Your dedication and enthusiasm for teaching have been amazing. Thank you for everything.
3. I’m so lucky to have had you as a teacher.
4. You have been an amazing mentor, and I’ll always remember you.
5. Thank you for believing in me when no one else did.
6. I appreciate your support and encouragement. I couldn’t have done this without you.
7. I hope your next students are as inspired as I am!
8. Good luck in the future and thank you for your support.
9. You’ve made such a positive difference in my life, and I will be forever grateful.
10. I will miss your guidance and wisdom!

Send a thank you and goodbye message when leaving a job.

If you’re leaving a job to head to a new role, you may want to say goodbye and thank you to your team – especially if some of them have really supported you. Here are some messages you can send to the team you’re leaving.

1. It has been a pleasure working with you all!
2. I will miss seeing all of your faces every morning. Good luck for the future.
3. I’m sure, as a team, you’ll achieve great things.
4. I couldn’t have asked for a better team, thanks for everything!
5. I’m so grateful to have worked with such a talented bunch. I will miss you all.
6. I’ve learned so much from all of you and I will carry it with me always.
7. You’ve made my time here so fun and enjoyable. I’m sad to be leaving but excited for the next chapter.
8. It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to you all, but I hope we can all stay in touch!
9. You’ve made such a difference in my career and I’m so thankful to each and every one of you.
10. Good luck for the future. You’ll all smash it!

Sending farewell messages with Adobe Express.

Have you found the right goodbye message for your card? Now you can start designing!

1. Open Adobe Express in your web browser and create a card with your farewell message.
2. Choose a template. You’ll find the farewell card template library provides numerous designs you can adapt as you like.
3. Select and amend different text styles, design elements, images, and illustrations to personalise your card.
4. When you’re happy with the result, use the Adobe Express printing feature to order your printed cards or send it digitally. When you’re holding an official farewell celebration, it’s extremely nice to present a personal card.

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Good to know.

What’s the best farewell message to write?

Your goodbye message must fit the occasion. Although a farewell is always a sad moment, there are situations when the person leaving also feels happy – for example when they’re going on a longer trip or starting a new chapter in their lives in a new city. Other farewells may not be as happy – like longer hospital stays.

Always take the circumstances into account when writing your card, so that you make sure it has the right tone. But wishing someone the best for the future, if done well, is never wrong. Adobe Express offers a wide range of card templates to fit the right occasion – and your farewell message.

How can you capture the best goodbye sentiment?

To capture the best goodbye sentiment, make sure it matches the situation the person is going through. A positive situation warrants a positive message, and this goes for all other situations. Also think about who the person is – one of your best friends or colleagues, or a neighbour who you are slightly acquainted with. That matters, too.

Considering the combination of situation and relationship will always help you make the best choice. And don’t forget to add some form of personalisation or an inside joke to the goodbye message to show the recipient it isn’t just a generic thought.

How do you write a heartfelt farewell message?

The best way to write a heartfelt goodbye message is to simply write something more personal and express how you’re feeling. If you’re sad that they’re leaving, then say this. Use some of the messages in this article as inspiration and customise them to suit your relationship with the recipient.

Is there a gift I can make to go along with my goodbye card?

If you’re uncertain about what to give along with your goodbye card, consider the occasion or situation why a person is saying goodbye. Under some circumstances, for example, a formal farewell, a flower bouquet plus card might be just the thing. For a friend who’s leaving for faraway climes, a framed photo collage made with Adobe Express can be a great way to mark your favourite moments together.

Is Adobe Express free?

Yes. The basic version of Adobe Express includes everything you need to start working creatively. Adobe Express offers thousands of design templates, images, videos and royalty-free photos and music titles. Quick actions help you process images, remove backgrounds, crop photos, or merge videos.