Saying goodbye to you work place and colleagues is never an easy thing to do, especially not if you have had a really good time at the company, and really have developed a good relationship with the other people who work there.
And it gets even harder, if the reason for your farewell to the company, is not your own decision, and you actually wanted to stay. But regardless, saying goodbye to your friends and colleagues can be difficult, but don’t worry, we are here to help you! π€
Writing that farewell email can be a really tough thing to do, which is why we are here to help you! In this article, we will highlight some of the important things to remember when writing the farewell email, and even give you a template, which you can use! π
Important things to remember when writing a farewell email
First of all, you should always be respectful, even if you are not happy with the decision of you leaving the company. Slamming the door is never a good idea, and people who do it always end up regretting it.
Here are some of the other things, that you should always keep in mind when writing your farewell email. π
- Be respectful β
- Be professional β
- Leave with a good impression β
- Be positive β
A template you can use in GMail
Here is the template that you can use for your farewell email. π
“Dear friends and colleagues.
As some of you might know, I will be leaving (COMPANY NAME) on (DATE).
I have had some time to reflect on the decision that has been made, and one thing remains for sure, and that is, that I’m going to miss every single one of you, when I’m not working here anymore.
You have made my time here unforgettable, and I couldn’t think of a better place and better colleagues, to have spent the last(TIME AT THE COMPANY) with.
I hope you all take care of yourselves and i wish you the best of luck in the future, with the hope that our paths might cross again some time in the future.
Best wishes
(YOUR FULL NAME)
Leaving with a last good impression is really important, because who knows, maybe you can benefit from your time at the company, or the network you have developed at the company, later on in the future.
You dont necessarily have to get into details with why you are leaving the company, or what your plans are next, the important thing is just to say a proper farewell. π