7 Ways to Write a Goodbye Email to Co-workers

7 Ways to Write a Goodbye Email to Co-workers

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For the Co-worker You’re Really Close To

Hey [Name], As you already know, I’ll be leaving my position as [job title] here at [Company], and my last day is [date]. While I’m excited about the new opportunity, there’s also a big part of me that’s sad to be saying goodbye to amazing co-workers just like you. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed our time working together, and how much I value the friendship 

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For the Co-worker You’re Really Close To

you’ve shown me over the past [how long you’ve worked together]. You made me look forward to coming into the office, and I’ll always remember [funny moment or inside joke]. This might be the end of my time with [Company]. But, it’s definitely not the end of our friendship. You have my number

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For the Co-worker You’re Really Close To

—so don’t hesitate to reach out when you want to grab [coffee/drinks/lunch], and I’ll be sure to do the same! It’s been great working together, [Name], and I’ll definitely keep in touch! All the best, [Your Name]

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For the Co-workers You Don’t Know as Well

Hello [Name], As you may have already heard, I’m leaving my position as [job title] here at [Company], and my last day is coming up on [date]. I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed my time here—and you’ve played a part in that. It’s been so great working with you and getting to know you. The people here at [Company] have 

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For the Co-workers You Don’t Know as Well

honestly been one of the best parts of working here. While I won’t be in the office anymore, I definitely hope you’ll keep in touch. My personal email address is [personal email address], so don’t hesitate to reach out whenever. Wishing you all the best, [Name]! [Your Name]

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For Your Manager

Hey [Name], Since today is my final day here at [Company], I wanted to send along a quick note to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed my time here. I’ve learned so much from your experience, advice, and guidance over the past [length of time], and my time spent as a [job title] on this team has been such a valuable part of my 

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For Your Manager

career journey. I know I’ll carry the things I’ve learned here with me to my next adventure, and I’ll always look back on this experience with a lot of fondness. Even though our time working together is coming to a close, I’d still love to keep in touch. So, never hesitate to reach out to me at [personal email]! Thanks so much, once again,

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For Your Manager

for your leadership. Know that I’m always wishing the best to you and the [department] team! All the best, [Your Name]

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For Your Direct Reports

Hello [Name], As we discussed, I’ll be leaving my position as [job title], and my last day is coming up on [date]. I know we’ve already talked in person, but I wanted to wrap things up with an email. It has been such a pleasure to lead you here at [Company] and watch you grow in your career. I couldn’t have asked for a better team, and I know you’re destined to continue doing big things.

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For Your Direct Reports

I’ve included my personal contact information below for you. Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out—whether you need advice, a recommendation, or even just want to meet for coffee (I’d love that!). [Personal email address] [Personal phone number, if necessary] Again, it’s been absolutely amazing to serve as your 

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For Your Direct Reports

manager, and I’m wishing you nothing but the best as you move forward. All the best, [Your Name]

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For Anyone Senior You Worked With

Hello [Name], As I know you’ve heard, I’ll be leaving my position as [job title] here at [Company], and my last day is coming up on [date]. Before setting off on the next chapter of my career journey, I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how great it’s been to work with you here. I really enjoyed collaborating with you on [project or task], and I’ve 

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For Anyone Senior You Worked With

learned so much from the way you [skill or thing]. This has been such a valuable career experience, and I know that I have leaders like you to thank for that. I prefer to think of this as “See you later” instead of “Goodbye.” So, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [personal email address] if you’d ever like to get in touch.

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For Anyone Senior You Worked With

Wishing you all the best, [Name]! Best, [Your Name]

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For Your Clients

Hello [Name], I’m touching base with a bit of news for you. I’ll be leaving my position as [job title] here at [Company], and my last day will be [date]. I wanted to reach out to let you know that I’ve so enjoyed working with you during my time here. It’s been a true pleasure getting to know you better! Please don’t hesitate to let me 

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For Your Clients

know if there are any loose ends you’d like me to tie up before I leave. I’m happy to do so. Otherwise, your new point of contact will be reaching out to you very soon/Your new point of contact is [Name] and they’re CC’d on this email. Wishing you all the best, [Name]! [Your Name]

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For Everyone Else

Hello [Name], I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to let you know that I’ll be leaving my position as [job title] here at [Company] and my last day is [date]. It’s been so great getting to know you through [how you worked together]. While I’m excited for the new opportunity ahead of me, leaving [Company] and great working relationships like this one is definitely bittersweet.

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For Everyone Else

I’m wishing you all the best moving forward, [Name]. And, thanks again for being a part of making my time here at [Company] such a great one! Best, [Your Name]

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