A goodbye letter to your team, without the drama
Written by hand · Sealed with wax · Sent as one link
Most people leaving a job send one group email that reads like a template, and the coworkers who actually carried them through a hard year get the same words as everyone else. A good goodbye letter names the people and the work you shared, says thank you once and plainly, and leaves a way to stay in touch.
Free · No sign-up needed · Sent as a link
Ways to begin
“Today is my last day, and before I clear my desk I wanted to say thank you properly instead of in a hallway.”
“I'm leaving the company, but I'm not leaving the people. Working with this team has been the best part of the last three years.”
“I've started and deleted this note a few times, so I'll keep it simple: thank you for making this job easier to show up for.”
What to write
1. Name one or two specific moments, such as the launch you stayed late for or the person who covered for you, instead of thanking everyone in general terms.
2. Leave out the reasons you are leaving and any complaints about the company. A goodbye note is not the place to settle anything.
3. End with a practical way to keep in touch, such as a personal email or phone number, and only if you mean it.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How long should a goodbye letter to coworkers be?
Short is fine: three or four short paragraphs. Say thank you, mention one shared memory or something you learned from them, wish them well, and give a contact detail if you want to keep in touch. If you are writing to a few close people individually, add one personal line to each.
Q. Can I send it to my team and have it open on my last day?
Yes. You can set an opening date, and the letter unlocks at 00:00 that day. Send the link through any messenger, text or email. Your coworkers open it in a browser with no app and no sign-up, and you can add a password if you want only your team to read it. Writing, sealing and sending are free.