What to write in a retirement card
These phrases are for anyone seeing off a colleague, a manager or a family member with words that match years of hard work - whether it is a formal note from management or a quick line in the team's WhatsApp group. Copy the one that fits as it is, or start a retirement card in English or Arabic with it already written and add the names.
Short
Happy retirement - a career worth every bit of pride.
A fitting finale to a career of true service.
In appreciation of a dedication that never wavered.
Thank you for everything you gave us, and every blessing on what comes next.
A new beginning worthy of everything you achieved.
A bright career - and the best is still ahead.
Formal - for colleagues and companies
On the occasion of your retirement, please accept my sincere thanks for years of dedicated work, with every wish for a healthy and happy chapter ahead.
Working alongside you has been a privilege and a lesson in itself, and what you built with us will stand as proof of your dedication. Happy retirement.
On behalf of the whole team, thank you for your effort and for the way you treated every one of us. May the days ahead be the best yet.
It is my pleasure to congratulate you on your retirement, and to express my deep appreciation for all you have given to the organization and to your colleagues alike over years of hard work.
You set the standard for commitment and excellence, and your work will remain our benchmark. May this new chapter bring you everything you hope for.
With respect and gratitude, we congratulate you on your retirement and thank you for years of genuine partnership. Wishing you good health and happiness in all that comes next.
For family and friends
After years of hard work for all of us, you've earned the right to spend your days exactly as you please. We love you and we're proud of you.
To the dearest person in our lives: your retirement is the start of better days together. Congratulations on this new chapter.
Dad, everything we have began with your hard work. Today we celebrate you and wish you days you will love, down to the last detail.
Mom, you worked with love and gave without limit. Your retirement is a gift to us as much as to you, because now we get to see you more.
At last, no more 'I've got work tomorrow.' Congratulations on retiring, and here's to many happy years together.
All the hard years are memories now; what remains is our joy in you. Happy retirement, from a family that loves you.
For WhatsApp
Happy retirement to the kindest person we know - wishing you happiness every day from here on.
Huge congratulations on your retirement. The whole team says thank you - and we're already planning the next get-together.
Thank you for all those years - working with you was the best thing about this place.
We learned more from you than you'll ever know. Happy retirement - and don't forget us.
This isn't goodbye - you've just moved from the work group to the friends group. Congratulations on retiring.
No more alarm clock, no more morning traffic. Congratulations on retiring - you deserve every good thing.
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