{"id":6762,"date":"2020-11-25T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=6762"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:56:08","slug":"what-to-write-in-a-retirement-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/what-to-write-in-a-retirement-card\/","title":{"rendered":"What to write in a retirement card: 70 examples"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be hard to know what to write in a retirement card. It\u2019s a huge moment in someone\u2019s life as they step away from the world of work, so you want to make sure that they know they\u2019ll be missed! To make it a little easier, we\u2019ve pulled together some ideas for retirement messages and things to write in retirement cards, from funny to sincere and sweet.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need a card that\u2019s just right for your favourite retiree-to-be, check out our wonderful range of\u00a0<\/span>retirement cards<\/span><\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Retirement
\"CardandFast\"

CardandFast<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Certified
\"CardandFast\"

CardandFast<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Happy
\"@Laura

@Laura Lonsdale Designs<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Funny
\"Hint

Hint of Sarcasm<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Beary
\"Citrus

Citrus Bunn<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Funny
\"AbiGoLucky\"

AbiGoLucky<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"The
\"Yay

Yay Days<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Cute
\"Christine

Christine Cuddihy Illustration<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Cheeky
\"Pottsy

Pottsy Prints<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"As
\"Cards

Cards from Designers<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Time
\"Jess

Jess Moorhouse<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

\"Sunset
\"Jeff

Jeff and the Squirrel<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen, it\u2019s time to dive into the below retirement card messages to find the perfect fit!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Funny retirement messages<\/span><\/h2>\n

Looking for funny retirement wishes? If you know someone who\u2019s retiring who has a great sense of humour, they won\u2019t mind if you poke a little fun at their expense\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What do you call a person who is happy on a Monday? Retired.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Goodbye tension, hello pension.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Time to stop lying about your age and start lying around the house!<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How do you know it\u2019s time to retire? When you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it!<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Congratulations on your great escape!<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Old enough to retire, young enough to enjoy it.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Good luck with your new \u201cno\u201d job!<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. The only trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Congratulations on swapping office furniture for garden furniture.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Happy retirement \u2013 more time to get into mischief!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And guess what would go perfectly with these hilarious retirement messages? One of our <\/span>funny retirement cards<\/span><\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Dog
    \"SmellyCardStudio\"

    SmellyCardStudio<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

    \"Sweet
    \"Jelly

    Jelly Armchair <\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

    \"Travel
    \"Stoats

    Stoats & Weasels<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

    \"Tea
    \"Ivorymint

    Ivorymint cards<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

    \"Happy
    \"Always

    Always Sparkle<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

    \"Bear
    \"Jolly

    Jolly Awesome<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

    \"Wine
    \"Unknown

    Unknown Ink<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

    Short retirement wishes<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Sometimes, simple is best, so if you\u2019re looking for some short retirement wishes that are still super thoughtful, we\u2019ve got you covered. Just pair your message with one of our\u00a0<\/span>traditional retirement cards<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to show your congratulations, without making too much of a fuss:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. The best is yet to come\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. With love and congratulations on your retirement.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Best of luck with your retirement \u2013 you earned it!<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. All the best for this new chapter in your life!<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. It\u2019s time for a new adventure.<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Time for a never-ending weekend.<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Not the end of the road, just a turn in the road.<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Enjoy that forever-Friday feeling!<\/span><\/li>\n
    9. Time to do what you love, and do it often.<\/span><\/li>\n
    10. Your \u2018someday\u2019 is \u2018today\u2019. Congratulations and enjoy!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Heartfelt and sweet retirement card messages<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Still searching for things to write in a retirement card? For a loved one, relative, or close co-worker, you might want to consider these sweet and thoughtful retirement messages:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. You deserve the very best, because that\u2019s what you\u2019ve always been.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. May your years be filled with all the things you\u2019ve always wanted to do.<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. It\u2019s time for afternoon naps, lazy days, and brand-new adventures.<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Here\u2019s to doing everything you ever wanted to do, whenever you want to do it.<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. New places to see, new stories to live \u2013 here\u2019s to the next chapter!<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. You don\u2019t stop laughing when you age, you age when you stop laughing.<\/span><\/li>\n
      7. You\u2019ve worked so hard for so many years. It\u2019s time to relax and take it easy for a change!<\/span><\/li>\n
      8. This isn\u2019t an ending \u2013 it\u2019s a brand-new beginning.<\/span><\/li>\n
      9. You\u2019re leaving a legacy of hard work and good humour, so you can start your retirement with no regrets.<\/span><\/li>\n
      10. I know you\u2019ll keep learning, growing, and discovering new things even in retirement. Keep showing us all how it\u2019s done!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Pair your words with a thoughtful\u00a0<\/span>bunch of flowers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and one of our more heartfelt designs for the perfect send-off:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        \"Adjective
        \"Udad

        Udad Designs <\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

        \"Star
        \"Arrow

        Arrow Gift Co<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

        \"Happy
        \"Kali

        Kali Stileman<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

        \"Nature
        \"Love

        Love Lucy Illustration<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

        \"Holiday
        \"Laura

        Laura Darrington Design Ltd. <\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

        \"Butterfly
        \"Kali

        Kali Stileman<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

        \"Travel
        \"Greyling

        Greyling Post<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

        Playful retirement messages<\/span><\/h2>\n

        If you\u2019re sure that they can take a joke and you\u2019re looking for playful retirement messages for a friend or colleague, here are some witty words to make sure they retire with a smile:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Congratulations on your senior bus pass!<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. You\u2019re officially too old for this crap.<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. They say with age comes wisdom \u2013 so you must be a genius.<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Hip, hip replacement!<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Bugger off, then! (We miss you already)<\/span><\/li>\n
        6. Happy retirement! Now the only thing to make you get up out of bed is your bladder.<\/span><\/li>\n
        7. Of all the people I\u2019ve ever worked with, I can honestly say you were one of them.<\/span><\/li>\n
        8. Young at heart\u2026 but definitely a bit older in other places.<\/span><\/li>\n
        9. Wait, you\u2019re still here? I thought you retired years ago!<\/span><\/li>\n
        10. Congratulations on being so tired that you had to retire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Our <\/span>rude retirement cards<\/span><\/a> are ideal for when you\u2019re looking to poke fun. Just check out a selection of our favourites below:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          \"Quitter
          \"Silly

          Silly Billy<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

          \"Death
          \"The

          The Blunt Badger<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

          \"Replacement
          \"Kelly

          Kelly May<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

          \"Cactus
          \"smudge

          smudge digital<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

          \"Old
          \"CardandFast\"

          CardandFast<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

          \"Money
          \"Ellie

          Ellie Ellie<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>

          \"Rude
          \"The

          The Blunt Badger<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Retirement messages for coworkers<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Saying goodbye to someone who\u2019s retiring can be bittersweet, especially for long-standing employees and co-workers. You\u2019ll likely feel a little teary saying goodbye, so channel this emotion into their retirement card to show them how much you\u2019ll miss them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Here are some sweet and sincere retirement messages for colleagues or close office mates:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. It\u2019s been a genuine pleasure working alongside you. Here\u2019s to a happy and well-deserved retirement.<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. You are an irreplaceable boss\/co-worker, and we\u2019ll miss you every day \u2013 thank you for your hard work. You\u2019ve earned this!<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. To one of the best and kindest people I\u2019ve worked with, sincere congratulations and thank you for everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Your only job now is to have fun \u2013 hope you pass your performance review!<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. You\u2019ve done a great job, now it\u2019s time to have fun. It\u2019s time for retirement, your work here is done!<\/span><\/li>\n
          6. Just think of the hours you\u2019ll spend doing nothing, staring out the window while pretending to do something with your day \u2013 oh wait, that\u2019s me. Enjoy your retirement!<\/span><\/li>\n
          7. You\u2019ve been such a hard worker, we\u2019ve decided to extend your weekend by five days. Enjoy retirement, and thanks for everything!<\/span><\/li>\n
          8. We love all that you did. Now go and do all that you love.<\/span><\/li>\n
          9. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into your work for all these years. You\u2019ve made a real difference, and we\u2019re all so very grateful.<\/span><\/li>\n
          10. Nothing but the best\u2014that\u2019s what you always gave. And that\u2019s what we\u2019re wishing for you as you retire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            And if you want to show them how appreciative you are for all their hard work and the vibe they bring to the team, we’ve already rounded up some <\/span>gift ideas for coworkers<\/span><\/a> that should give you the inspiration you need! <\/span><\/p>\n

            Retirement messages for boss<\/span><\/h2>\n

            Wondering what to write in a retirement card for your boss? Whether you prefer to keep things professional or feel like they\u2019ve become a true friend, here are some retirement wishes for your boss:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Happy retirement, it\u2019s time for you to finally put your feet up!<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Who knew you could become so close with your boss?! It\u2019s been an absolute dream working with you and now it\u2019s time for you to enjoy having basically zero responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. All those adventures you wanted to do can now finally become a reality! Wishing you all the best with your retirement, I\u2019ll never have another boss like you.<\/span><\/li>\n
            4. Congratulations on your retirement. I hope you know just how big of an impact you\u2019ve had on me at work, thanks for everything.<\/span><\/li>\n
            5. Thank you for believing in me right from the beginning and may your retirement be everything you deserve!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            6. Thank you for being the best boss ever. I really appreciate everything you\u2019ve done for me over the years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            7. Huge congratulations on your retirement. We\u2019re all going to miss you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            8. Wishing you the most wonderful retirement. You\u2019ve been the best boss to us all.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            9. Happy retirement! It\u2019s finally time to relax and enjoy yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
            10. Thank you for everything you\u2019ve done for me, wishing you many happy years ahead!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Retirement quotes<\/span><\/h2>\n

              If you\u2019re still wondering what to write in a retirement card, how about adding in a thoughtful quote? Think about it, some of the greats have retired, and this life-changing event has brought them true wisdom and with that, some cracking quotes to live by.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Here are some of the best retirement quotes to add inside your card, either alone or with another happy retirement message:<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. \u201cI never had the sense that there was an end: that there was a retirement or that there was a jackpot.\u201d Leonard Cohen<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. \u201cRetirement life is different because there is no set routine. You are able to let the day unfold as it should. Enjoy, be happy and live each day.\u201d \u2013 Suzanne Steel<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. \u201cI found out retirement means playing golf, or I don\u2019t know what the hell it means. But to me, retirement means doing what you have fun doing.\u201d \u2013 Dick Van Dyke<\/span><\/li>\n
              4. \u201cRetirement: That\u2019s when you return from work one day and say, \u201cHi, Honey, I\u2019m home \u2014 forever.\u201d \u2013 Gene Perret<\/span><\/li>\n
              5. \u201cLiving each day as if it were your last doesn\u2019t mean your last day of retirement on a remote island. It means to live fully, authentically and spontaneously with nothing being held back.\u201d \u2013 Jack Canfield.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Retirement messages for grandparents<\/span><\/h2>\n

                Got a grandparent who\u2019s about to celebrate their retirement? As their grandchild, it will mean a lot for them to hear from you, especially as they\u2019ll now have loads more free time to spend with their family.<\/span><\/p>\n

                We know you\u2019ve likely not written many retirement card messages so, to help you out, we\u2019ve come up with some short retirement wishes for grandparents specifically:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. Do you know what this means? You can spend all your days doing puzzles, watching tv, and drinking.<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. Happy retirement grandma\/grandad, time to rely on your pension now!<\/span><\/li>\n
                3. Part of being a grandparent is enjoying the retired lifestyle and doting on the grandkids, right?<\/span><\/li>\n
                4. At least you\u2019ll always still have one important job\u2013 grandad\/grandma, of course!<\/span><\/li>\n
                5. For as long as I\u2019ve been alive you\u2019ve been working your socks off, finally time to sit back and relax now.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Tips on writing retirement messages<\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Hopefully you\u2019re now feeling super inspired by our ideas for what to write in a retirement card! But if you\u2019re still not sure where to start, we thought we\u2019d leave you with a few final tips on how you can write authentic yet appropriate retirement wishes anyone will love:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n