How to Write Good Retirement Cards
A retirement party is your chance to thank a valued employee or co-worker for her hard work over the years, but finding the right words can be challenging. If you're struggling to find a card that isn't cheesy, consider a blank card with a personal message. Don't let work stress or party planning keep you from taking the chance to wish your co-worker well and let her know how much she'll be missed.
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Instructions
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Choose the right card. The person may be planning to travel, change careers, return to school or pursue a longtime passion, so consider a card that touches on the right theme. Whether your employee or co-worker loves fishing, grandchildren, literature or gardening, you can find an elegant blank card at bookstores, card shops or stationary stores. Finding a thoughtful card is the first step to writing a good retirement card.
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Notify co-workers that you have picked out a retirement card if you intend to have everyone sign it. If you are all giving individual cards, skip this step.
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Reflect on the person's greatest accomplishments. What will you miss? What are the highlights of his career? How have you benefited from his assistance over the years? What do you know about your co-worker on a personal level? Often, thinking about your colleague's accomplishments will help you generate a thoughtful anecdote for the card.
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Come up with something witty and thoughtful to write that touches upon the new options your retired co-worker will have. A good retirement card finds a balance between enthusiasm and remembrance. Emotionscards.com lists some appropriate sayings that can help put you on the right track.
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Test out your ideas by writing sample messages on a piece of paper. Begin by letting your co-worker know how much she'll be missed and include some acknowledgment from your list in Step 3. Move onto warm wishes for the future using ideas from Step 4. When you're satisfied with your message, transfer it into the card in neat handwriting.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider adding a small gift with the card. Movie tickets or gift cards are perfect for slipping into a retirement card, or you may wish to purchase a more personalized gift if it's a close friend that's retiring.
Use wit carefully, especially if you don't know your co-worker's sense of humor. The last thing you want to do is offend the retiree.
References
- Photo Credit enjoying retirement image by msw from Fotolia.com
