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Employee Farewell Letter
Sample Employee Farewell Letter: Goodbye to Colleagues

By Alison Doyle, About.com

This sample employee farewell letter can be used to let your co-workers and colleagues know that you are resigning. The letter also includes information on how you can be contacted in the future.

Also review a farewell letter template and resignation letter samples.

Employee Farewell Letter

Dear FirstName,

I'd like to let you know that I am leaving my position at BDE Corporation.

I have enjoyed my tenure at BDE and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for the support and encouragement you have provided me during my time at BDE.

Even though I will miss my colleagues, clients, and the company, I am looking forward to starting a new phase of my career.

Please keep in touch, I can be reached at my personal email address (john123@gmail.com) or my cell phone, 555-123-1234.

Thanks again. It's been a pleasure working with you.

Best Regards,

Your FirstName

How to Say Good-Bye
You have found a new job and you're ready to give two-weeks notice to your current employer. What's the best way to say good-bye? The first step is to let your boss know that you're resigning. Next, you will want to say farewell to your co-workers.

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