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Retirement wishes

One-breath wishes for the cake, the banner, the farewell speech or the line at the bottom of a card.

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Retirement wishes to copy

Short lines in five tones. Each stands on its own, so you can drop it on a card, a banner or a slide.

For anyone

  • HeartfeltYour best years of work are behind you, and your best days of rest are just beginning.
  • HeartfeltThanks for giving so much of yourself, day after day, year after year.
  • HeartfeltMay your mornings now be as peaceful as you made everyone else's days.
  • HeartfeltThe people you helped along the way will remember you long after you leave.
  • HeartfeltYou showed up for decades. Now show up for yourself.
  • HeartfeltEvery door you held open left someone better off. Enjoy your well-earned freedom.
  • HeartfeltWishing you time to finish every book, trip, and conversation you ever postponed.
  • HeartfeltWhat you built here will keep standing, and so will our gratitude.
  • HeartfeltGo slowly, sleep well, and spend your hours on whatever makes you happiest.
  • FunnyYour out-of-office reply is now permanent. Congratulations.
  • FunnyMay your only deadline be dinner.
  • FunnyTrade the commute for a comfy chair and a second cup of coffee.
  • FunnyMondays have officially lost their power over you.
  • FunnyPlease keep your phone off. Whatever it is, we will figure it out.
  • FunnyYour new job title is Chief Executive of Naps.
  • FunnyNobody needs you on a conference call at nine. Enjoy that sentence.
  • FunnyRetirement: where every day is Saturday, and Saturday is even more Saturday.
  • Short & sweetEnjoy every slow, sunny day ahead.
  • Short & sweetYou deserve this rest. Truly.
  • Short & sweetHere's to long walks and zero alarms.
  • Short & sweetCongratulations on a job beautifully done.
  • Short & sweetWishing you joy, rest, and plenty of fun.
  • Short & sweetTime to do what you love.
  • Short & sweetWe'll miss you, but we're so happy for you.
  • Short & sweetCheers to your next adventure.
  • Short & sweetRelax, recharge, and enjoy every minute.
  • Short & sweetThank you for everything you did.
  • FaithMay peace follow you into every quiet morning ahead.
  • FaithBlessings on your next chapter, full of grace and gentle rest.
  • FaithMay the One who guided your steps keep you safe, healthy, and joyful.
  • FaithGrateful for your faithful work, and praying for your restful days.
  • FaithMay every season ahead feel like a gift.
  • FaithGo in peace, and may good things find you at home.
  • FaithThankful for your service. May rest and joy fill your days.
  • FaithWishing you God's care, a calm heart, and plenty of laughter.
  • FaithMay your hands rest and your spirit be refreshed.
  • FaithPrayers for health, peace, and meaningful days in retirement.
  • FormalWith sincere appreciation for your service and best wishes for your retirement.
  • FormalCongratulations on completing an exemplary career.
  • FormalWe wish you good health and lasting contentment in retirement.
  • FormalYour dedication has served this organization well, and we offer our thanks.
  • FormalMay your retirement be as rewarding as your career.
  • FormalIn recognition of many years of faithful service.
  • FormalWe extend our warmest regards on this significant milestone.
  • FormalPlease accept our respect and gratitude as you begin a new chapter.
  • FormalWishing you continued success and fulfillment in all you pursue.
  • FormalThe department thanks you and wishes you every happiness ahead.

Coworker

  • HeartfeltYou made our workplace feel like a family, and we are lucky to have known you.
  • FunnyFree at last from the stapler that jams every single time.

Boss

  • FunnyMay your new boss, your own schedule, be a very generous one.

Wishes versus card messages

A wish looks forward: may your mornings be slow and your days full. A card message looks back at what the person did. For a toast, start with a wish, add one story, and finish with the wish again. For the card, start with thanks.

Making a wish personal

Add what they plan to do next: fishing, grandchildren, a camper van. A wish tied to a plan always lands better than a general one.

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Questions

What is a good retirement wish?

Something simple and warm, such as wishing them slow mornings and full days.

What should I say in a retirement toast?

One wish, one short story, then the wish again. Under a minute is plenty.

Can I use these for a banner or slide?

Yes. They are short enough to fit on both.

Are these messages written by AI?

No. The library is written by hand. The builder fills hand-written sentence templates with the details you type, in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere to be rewritten.