Keep it light and warm — share a memory, give an update, and suggest catching up.
How to write it
- Share a memory that made you think of them.
- Give a quick update from the old team.
- Suggest a specific way to catch up.
Nostalgic messages
Someone said “quick question” today and I thought of you. The office isn’t the same.
We still haven’t found anyone who makes Monday meetings bearable. Miss you!
I walked past your old desk and it made me smile. Hope the new job is great.
Friday lunches haven’t been the same since you left.
Reconnecting
Miss working with you! Coffee next month?
How’s the new role? Would love to catch up properly soon.
The team misses you. Join us for drinks on Friday?
It’s been too long — lunch soon?
Thinking of you! Let me know when you’re free to catch up.
Funny
Nobody laughs at my jokes now. Please come back.
Your replacement is fine, but they don’t share snacks.
The printer broke again and nobody knows what to do. We miss you.
We still use your spreadsheet. Nobody knows how it works.
Short messages
Miss you at work!
Not the same without you.
Thinking of you — hope all’s well!
Let’s catch up soon!
The team says hi!
What to avoid
- Venting about the old job to someone who left it.
Organising the whole card? Our farewell card guide covers timing and who to invite.