A farewell letter is a cordial, friendly, and heartfelt letter written to say goodbye to friends, coworkers, or family members. It’s always a good idea to write a farewell letter when you’re graduating from college, changing jobs, retiring, or leaving your current location. This is the courteous thing to do, as well as a medium for describing memorable experiences and difficult situations from the past, as well as wishful statements for a brighter and more prosperous future.

Finding the appropriate words to say goodbye to an employee who is leaving your firm can be challenging. You want to write something important while yet being composed and professional. Use this sample text as-is or as a starting point to build a meaningful, personalized farewell message if you’re stumped for what to put in a card when someone leaves a job.