Introduction

Some prefer a more professional and distant exit; others perform better in person. The following steps will teach you more about yourself and your coworkers, but we’ll guide you through all of your options, as well as sample emails to use as a farewell. If you’re running out the door, do at least one thing first.

Check with your supervisor first

Before you send your farewell email, double-check to see if the company has announced your departure. You shouldn’t use your email address as a surprise to anyone, so let everyone know you’re planning
to leave.

Be sure to send your email at least a few days before you leave

There is no reason to send a farewell email the day before your last day as everyone knows you are leaving. The sooner you send it, the less time you will have to get other things done and finish any loose
ends.
If you are seeking to get work from clients or vendors, be sure to inform them about your departure immediately after you have given your two weeks notice. You can tell they will have plenty of time to get ready because you know the flight departs shortly.

Make sure your goodbye email subject line is crisp and direct

Sending out a farewell email isn’t as simple as it looks, but getting the subject line right is important. A clear and straightforward subject line is crucial when sending out a goodbye email. If you’re sending your email to different people, here are a few examples:

Moving on is imperative
I am grateful
It’s never easy saying goodbye.
Communicating with people
My last day was nice.

Express gratitude in a positive manner

Try to make your email as positive as possible. Reflect on the professional experience you had while at the company and the valuable connections you made to other talented people. You can share a good memory, an inside joke, or even a compliment when sending emails to people you’ve grown close to.

Always include your contact information in your resume and cover letter

You should include your contact information when sending out a goodbye email to colleagues. For security purposes, you will no longer have access to your work email, so you will have to share your email address and LinkedIn URL to stay in touch. If you would like, you can also include your phone number.

Keep it simple and to the point

Although overall, your goodbye email to your colleagues should be short and sweet, give it a few sentences to wrap things up Don’t go into too much detail about your new opportunity, or else you’ll come across as desperate.

A negative remark about any of the members of the team, managers, or the company is to be avoided. It’s always best to keep things brief, thank the person, and provide your contact information. Then, it’s best to get off the conversation.

Send thank you notes and goodbyes to all of his coworkers, managers, peers, and clients

Now that you have this knowledge, you should begin drafting your farewell email. The following are some example introductions to help you get started, but you should tailor them to your circumstances.

When do you think about someone you are very close to, who is it?

These are your co-workers’ closest friends and confidantes in the office. It is always nice to have their support in either spending a quick lunch together or venting about an absurdly tight deadline.

Hey [Name]?
If you already know that I’ll be leaving my position at [Company] and
my last day is [date], then you also know that I’ll be transferring to
another position with another company on [date].
On the one hand, I’m excited about the new job, but on the other, I am very sad to be saying goodbye to my wonderful colleagues like you.
Working with you has been one of the best experiences of my career, and I value our friendship a great deal.
I’ll always remember the great time I had every time I came into the office thanks to you.
I may be out of a job now due to [Company]. On the other hand, our
friendship is far from finished. My number is yours, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch whenever you’re ready for a coffee or drink, and I’ll do the same.

Working together has been awesome, [Name], and I want to stay in touch!
It’s been my absolute pleasure!
You’re [name]

You do not know the people who work next to you as well

Don’t forget about the colleagues with who you don’t get along. It’s always courteous and professional to send an email like this one to say your final farewell.

Hi [Name],
Over the past few weeks, you have undoubtedly heard that I will be leaving my role at [Company] shortly, and my last day will be on
[date].
As a special thank you, I’d like to say how grateful I am for the time we’ve spent together. We’ve gotten to know each other during the process of working together and have had a lot of fun. Workers from Sendwishonline Company have been among the best aspects of my employment here.
I’m certain you’ll stay in touch, even though I won’t be here. You may contact me at [my email address] if you like.

Best of luck to you. [Name]!
Pleased to meet you.

For every one you’ve ever worked with

Your goal is to leave a positive impression when you exit your current workplace. You should also keep in touch with any senior executives with who you worked.

Hello [Name],
I’m aware that you have heard, and my last day at my job will be
coming up on [date].
I wanted to reach out to you in case you weren’t aware: It’s been great working with you here. Working with you on [project or task] was such a positive experience, and I’ve gained so much knowledge and skills through it. I must thank you for all of the opportunities you’ve given me.
To me, “See you later” is closer to “Goodbye.” If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me at [personal email address].
Best of luck to you.
[Name]!

In contrast to everyone else

For the most part, everyone else falls into this category. It could be that you regularly work with a vendor on a special event. You could also say that it’s someone you met while working on a board or a member of an association. You should tell people you’re moving on by saying these words.

My name is [Name].
Good to hear from you!

As you know, I’ve just been let go from my position at Company as well as my last day is March 31st.

Getting to know you have been awesome because of how you collaborated. As much as I’m excited about the new job that awaits me, I’m sad to leave colleagues and my previous position because of the quality of work and interpersonal relationships I developed here.

I wish you all the best. I also want to thank you for helping make my
time here at [Company] enjoyable.
Excellent, [Your Name]]

Conclusion

Asking your colleagues to say goodbye to you by sending an email is an important step in leaving your job. It gives you the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your gratitude while also providing you with the means to keep in touch.

It is important to ensure that your transition is a positive one if you want to leave a company on good terms. So, consider crafting a goodbye email that conveys your appreciation for the organization.