What to write when a coworker is leaving

I’ll miss sitting next to you. Especially the running commentary during our Monday meetings.

Thanks for reading my drafts and telling me when they didn’t make sense. You saved me from a few embarrassing emails.

I’ll miss the five-minute chats that somehow solved an hour-long problem. Your new team is lucky to have you.

I’m going to miss our lunch breaks. Keep sending me restaurant recommendations, even from the new office.

Thank you for checking in after my first client meeting. I needed that more than I said at the time.

Thank you for giving me room to stretch while making it safe to ask for help. I leave with better judgment and more confidence.

You taught us to disagree clearly, decide thoughtfully, and move forward without making the work personal.

Your questions made the work sharper, but your trust made us braver. I’m lucky to have learned from you.

You noticed work that could have gone unseen and gave credit freely. Thank you for building that kind of team.

I’ll miss your ability to turn a complicated situation into the next useful step. Wishing you excellent people and interesting work.

Watching you become someone the whole team trusts has been a highlight. Your next team is very fortunate.

Thank you for walking the new starters through the project. The notes you left will help the next person too.

Your judgment became a reference point for the team. I’ll miss having your perspective close by.

You took on hard problems without pretending they were easy. That honesty and persistence made a real difference.

I hope the next role gives you the scope, trust, and challenge you’ve earned. Thank you for everything you built here.

We only worked together on one project, but I enjoyed it. Good luck with the move!

Our projects crossed only a few times, and each time you brought clarity and follow-through. Best of luck in the next role.

Thanks for helping our team with the handover last month. Wishing you well in the new role.

Thank you for being quick with context and patient with questions. Even our brief collaborations were easier because of you.

Your good humor and steady presence helped make this a friendly place to work. You’ll be missed.