{"id":14714,"date":"2020-07-01T10:40:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T18:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shutterflywpe.wpengine.com\/?p=14714"},"modified":"2021-02-02T16:16:36","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T00:16:36","slug":"what-to-write-in-a-retirement-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/what-to-write-in-a-retirement-card\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Write in a Retirement Card + Retirement Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulate the retiree on a long and successful career by writing the perfect retirement message to send them off. You can write a heartfelt note about how much you\u2019ll miss them at work, acknowledge their hard work over the years, or joke about their newfound free time. Whether you\u2019re a co-worker or family, we\u2019ve provided some guidance below on what to write in a retirement card. And don\u2019t forget: all of these messages pair perfectly with a sweet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/retirement-gifts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retirement gift idea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#What To Write In A Retirement Card\">What To Write In A Retirement Card<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#General Retirement Card Messages\">General Retirement Card Messages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Well-Wishes For A Co-Worker Or Boss\">Well-Wishes For A Co-Worker Or Boss<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Funny Retirement Messages\">Funny Retirement Messages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Congratulations On Your Retirement Messages\">Congratulations On Your Retirement Messages<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a name=\"What To Write In A Retirement Card\"><\/a>Step by Step: What To Write In A Retirement Card<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing messages for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/\">greeting cards<\/a> isn&#8217;t always easy, especially if you&#8217;re writing for a colleague or someone you aren&#8217;t especially close to. Writing messages for cards can even be hard for your closest friends and family since you only have a specific amount of space to fill. If you can\u2019t find the right words to say, follow these simple tips on writing your retirement card message for the retiree<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Say congratulations.<\/strong> Congratulate the retiree on the news of their retirement and let them know how happy you are for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Acknowledge how hard they\u2019ve worked.<\/strong> Let the retiree know that their hard work hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed. You can speak about your admiration for their work ethic or remind them how proud you are.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Share a favorite memory.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a co-worker, share a favorite memory from work or let your co-worker know you\u2019ll miss them. If you\u2019re a family member or friend, share what you remember most about the retiree\u2019s journey to success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Send well-wishes for the future.<\/strong> Send the retiree off with well-wishes for their next chapter. You can wish them a relaxing future, wish them endless vacations, or write a humorous message. You can also write about how you\u2019re looking forward to spending time with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/everyday-party-invitations\/retirement-confetti-summer-invitation-5x7-flat?skuCode=1086149\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"General Retirement Card Messages\"><\/a>General Retirement Card Messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirement is a life event that can come with a mix of emotions: smiles and tears, excitement and uncertainty, a career full of memories and a future full of possibilities. When you add your own personal message to a retirement card, it\u2019s a golden opportunity to emphasize the positives and make your recipient feel good about both past and future. Send the retiree off with well-wishes and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\">custom card<\/a> that compliments them on their long career. Here are some examples of retirement wishes you can add to your card:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the person who gave their best, cheers to your retirement! May you have the best and most fulfilling one. Enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s great to see someone retire who is as deserving as you. Make sure you work just as hard at relaxing as you have in your long career.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m glad you get to retire while you still have many good and capable years of life left in you! Congratulations!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re glad that you are retiring, and we are looking forward to spending more time with you. Best wishes!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can be taken out of the workforce, but the workforce can never be taken out of you. I am confident you\u2019ll never stop working on things you love to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherish every moment you\u2019ll spend outside the work. It\u2019s time to enjoy your life. Happy Retirement!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wish you a happy retirement filled with fun and happiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m wishing you a long, healthy, and happy retirement!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations, now the fun begins. Best wishes on your new chapter in life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your new job is to ensure that you enjoy your retirement. The hours are flexible, and you have complete autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to spend a little of your extra time with us. We\u2019re so happy for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Well-Wishes For A Co-Worker Or Boss\"><\/a>Well-Wishes For A Co-Worker Or Boss<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re writing a retirement message for a co-worker or employee, remind them how wonderful it\u2019s been to work with them. Here are sample retirement wishes that you can customize for your own use when you have the opportunity to wish a treasured colleague all of the best in retirement. These retirement words wish the coworker the very best thoughts for the future. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heck out a few examples of retirement messages from a co-worker below, which you can use for greeting cards or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/personalized-gifts\">personalized gifts<\/a> for retirees.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope you have a wonderful retirement! You will be missed, but never forgotten. You\u2019ve done so much for all of us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for being a tireless professional, a helpful coworker, and a good friend. Now go and relax!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be remembered for the things that you did here. Thanks for your years of hard work and dedication. Congratulations on your retirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll miss you. You are one of a kind and not easily replaced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having someone like you as a coworker has been no less than a gift. Wishing you a wonderful retired life ahead! You will be missed, but never forgotten.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll miss you. But, the time is right for you. I sincerely hope that retirement is wonderful and I wish you lots of joyous time with your family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are one of the hardest workers I have ever known. You deserve a great retirement, but I know you will still keep yourself busy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was great working with you\u2014your work truly made a lasting impact, and one that has changed the company for the better in so many ways. Congratulations on your retirement!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been a pleasure working with you. I am wishing you a relaxing, fun, and long retirement. Don\u2019t think too much about this place. Congratulations on your retirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/personalized-gifts\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Funny Retirement Messages\"><\/a>Funny Retirement Messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the silliest retirement wishes can be perfect for someone you know who&#8217;s witty and has a great sense of humor. These funny retirement wishes and humorous retirement wishes can also be great to add to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/retirement--everyday-party-invitations\">retirement party invitation<\/a>. A funny card can be just as effective as a thoughtful card if you have a great relationship with the retiree. Add some humor to your card with these funny retirement messages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on your retirement! If you get bored, you know you can call and hang out with us.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirement \u2013 the only real excuse you\u2019ll ever have to spend your entire life\u2019s savings. Have fun!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best wishes in your retirement. Here\u2019s to watching your grandkids instead of the bottom line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can be taken out of the workforce, but the workforce can never be taken out of you. I am confident you\u2019ll never stop working on things you love to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how many college degrees, skill development courses and professional accreditation you have received, there is one more qualification you will still receive after your retirement \u2013 Master of Doing Nothing. Congratulations!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on beating me to retirement. I\u2019ll try not to hold it against you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve gone through birth, crawling, walking, school, and many years of work, you can finally relax!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on gaining two new best friends upon your retirement. Their names are Bed and Couch. You will be hanging out with them a lot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the bottom of our hearts, we\u2019re going to miss you. Best wishes to your retirement! Feel free to call and visit when you get bored playing around.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are all sorts of things that you will have to learn how to do off the clock now, like making coffee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/retirement--everyday-party-invitations\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Congratulations On Your Retirement Messages\"><\/a>Congratulations On Your Retirement Messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes a simple \u201cCongratulations\u201d is your best bet for the right retirement card message. Especially for a retiree who truly loved their career, or devoted years of their life to the same job, you might want to emphasize the contribution they\u2019ve made and they legacy they\u2019re leaving. If you&#8217;re gifting the retiree a loving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/photo-books\/\">photo book<\/a>, these congratulations message could look great next to your favorite photos together. From short messages to longer letters, we have you covered with the sentiment examples below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on your retirement. You truly deserve all the relaxation coming your way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congrats to the retiree! You deserve it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations are in order. We\u2019re so excited for all the fun memories coming your way, but we\u2019ll miss you when you&#8217;re gone!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations! I hope retirement brings you the chance to do whatever it is that you always wanted to do but didn\u2019t get to. All the best!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations not only on your retirement but on all the incredible years of work you put into getting there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to wish you a heartfelt congratulations on all the hard work to put in leading up to this retirement. You deserve it!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations! I hope you use this opportunity to soak up all the sunshine and fun memories you can!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t believe you\u2019re retiring! Congratulations and enjoy every minute!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/everyday-party-invitations\/raise-your-glass-summer-invitation-4x5-flat\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing Thoughts On Retirement Messages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re also hosting the retirement party, explore our fun guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/retirement-party\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retirement party ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and themes before choosing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/cards-stationery\/invitations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retirement party invitations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Retirement parties can be a great way to honor your dear friend, family member, or co-worker. Be sure to send the retiree off in proper fashion with a thoughtful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/personalized-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customized gift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and genuine message of appreciation. And for additional help with organizing the party, make sure to visit our resource on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/retirement-invitation-wording\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retirement invitation wording<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulate the retiree on a long and successful career by writing the perfect retirement message to send them off. 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