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ChatGPT Prompts to Write Goodbye Messages

20 copy-paste prompts

Whether a coworker is starting a new job, a friend is moving away, or someone you admire is retiring, these prompts help you write a goodbye message that actually sounds like you. Just paste in their name and a few details.

In short: This page contains 20 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 5 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

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Saying goodbye to a coworker leaving the company

4 prompts

Farewell card message for a coworker's last day

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Write a farewell card message for [coworker name], who is leaving [company name] after [number of years] to join [new company or 'a new opportunity']. Mention [something specific you'll miss, like their sense of humor or a project you worked on together] and give me two versions, one warm and one a little more lighthearted.

A card message for a coworker's last day, personal but not overly long.

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Pro tip: Name one specific memory instead of just saying 'you'll be missed', specifics are what make it feel real.

Funny farewell message for a group chat

2/20

Help me write a short, funny farewell message for our office Slack or group chat, for [coworker name] who is leaving after [time period] on the [team name] team. Reference [an inside joke or running team joke] if it fits, and give me three options with different levels of humor.

A light, funny send-off message for a work chat or Slack channel.

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Pro tip: Keep the joke affectionate, not at their expense, so it lands well with everyone reading it.

Group farewell card message

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Give me five different short farewell messages I could choose from for a group card for [coworker name], who is leaving the [team or department name] team on [last day]. Vary the tone across the five, from heartfelt to funny, so different coworkers can each write something different.

A batch of varied short messages for a shared office farewell card.

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Pro tip: Have people sign the card in the days before the last day, not just on it, so it doesn't feel rushed.

Your own farewell email to the team

4/20

Write my own farewell email to send to [team or company name] on my last day. I've worked there for [number of years] as a [job title] and want to thank [specific people or team] and mention [what I'm doing next, or leave this open]. Give me two versions, one warm and one more brief and professional.

A farewell email written from your own perspective for your last day at a job.

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Pro tip: Include a personal contact, like your email or LinkedIn, if you actually want people to stay in touch.

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Saying goodbye to a friend who's moving away

4 prompts

Heartfelt goodbye message before a move

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Write a heartfelt goodbye message to my friend [friend's name], who is moving to [new city or state] on [move date]. Mention [a specific memory or thing you'll miss] and give me two versions, one for a text and one longer for a card.

A personal goodbye message for a close friend who is relocating.

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Pro tip: Say something you're looking forward to, like visiting or a call schedule, so it doesn't feel like a full stop.

Toast or card message for a going-away party

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Help me write a short toast for a going-away party for [friend's name], who is moving to [new city] for [reason, like a new job or family]. Keep it under a minute to say out loud, mention [an inside joke or shared memory], and give me two tone options, sentimental and lightly funny.

A short spoken toast for a friend's farewell or going-away party.

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Pro tip: End on something forward-looking, like a toast to their next chapter, instead of just what's ending.

Text to send the night before they move

7/20

Write a short, genuine text to send my friend [friend's name] the night before they move to [new city]. Mention [something specific about your friendship] and keep it warm without being overly dramatic. Give me two versions, one short and one a bit longer.

A quiet, genuine message for the last night before a friend relocates.

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Pro tip: Send it without expecting a long reply back, they're likely mid-packing and it's the thought that matters.

Message for a goodbye photo album or scrapbook

8/20

Write a short message to include in a goodbye photo album or scrapbook for [friend's name], who is moving away from [city or neighborhood]. Reference [a specific shared memory or place] and give me two versions of different lengths.

A caption or note for a keepsake photo book given as a farewell gift.

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Pro tip: Reference a place or memory instead of just a compliment, it holds up better years later when they reread it.

Retirement farewell messages

4 prompts

Retirement card message for a coworker

9/20

Write a retirement card message for [coworker or boss name], who is retiring after [number of years] at [company name] as a [job title]. Mention [something they're known for or a quality you admire] and give me two versions, one heartfelt and one that includes a light joke about retirement.

A card message celebrating a coworker's retirement after years of service.

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Pro tip: Mention the actual number of years, it's a detail that makes the message feel earned, not generic.

Retirement speech or toast

10/20

Draft a short retirement speech or toast for [name], who is retiring from [company or role] after [number of years]. Include one specific story or achievement about [what they accomplished or were known for], and give me a version around 90 seconds when read aloud.

A short spoken tribute for a retirement party or send-off.

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Pro tip: One well-told story beats a list of achievements, ask ChatGPT to build the speech around a single memory.

Group retirement card message

11/20

Give me five short retirement messages I could pick from for a group card for [name], who is retiring from [company name] after [number of years] as [job title]. Vary the tone across the five so the whole team's card feels varied, not repetitive.

A batch of varied short messages for a shared retirement card.

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Pro tip: Pair the card with one specific memory read aloud at the send-off, cards are nice but a shared story lands harder.

Retirement message for a teacher or mentor

12/20

Write a heartfelt retirement message for [teacher or mentor's name], who is retiring after [number of years] of teaching or mentoring [subject or group, like students or new hires]. Mention [something specific they taught you or a quality you admired] and give me two versions of different lengths.

A retirement message written for a teacher, professor, or mentor figure.

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Pro tip: Say specifically what they taught you, generic gratitude is common, a specific lesson is memorable.

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Goodbye to a boss or mentor leaving

4 prompts

Thank-you and goodbye message for a departing boss

13/20

Write a thank-you and goodbye message for [boss's name], who is leaving [company name] after [number of years] as my manager. Mention [something specific they helped you with or taught you] and give me two versions, one for a card and one for a short email.

A message thanking a manager for their guidance as they leave the company.

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Pro tip: Mention a specific piece of advice they gave you, it means more than a general 'great boss' line.

Goodbye message for a mentor at the end of a program

14/20

Write a goodbye message for [mentor's name], as our [mentorship program name or type] program comes to an end after [length of program]. Mention [a specific piece of guidance or moment that helped you] and give me two versions, one warm and personal and one shorter for a quick note.

A goodbye message marking the end of a formal mentorship relationship.

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Pro tip: Ask if they'd be open to staying in touch occasionally, most mentors appreciate being asked directly.

Farewell email to a manager with a specific memory

15/20

Write a farewell email to [manager's name], who is leaving [company name] for [new opportunity or reason]. Include a specific memory about the time they [specific example, like helped with a project or gave advice], and give me two versions, one heartfelt and one more concise.

A farewell email built around one specific, meaningful memory.

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Pro tip: One real story is more memorable than a list of qualities, let the specific memory carry the message.

Group card message for a departing manager

16/20

Give me five different short farewell messages I could choose from for a group card for [manager's name], who is leaving [company or team name] after [number of years] leading the team. Vary the tone from heartfelt to lightly funny across the five options.

A batch of varied short messages for a shared card for a departing manager.

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Pro tip: Ask a few teammates each to pick a different one so the card reads like a real group effort.

Farewell to a teammate, classmate, or club member

4 prompts

Goodbye message for a teammate leaving a sports team

17/20

Write a goodbye message for [teammate's name], who is leaving our [sport name] team after [number of seasons] because [reason, like moving or graduating]. Mention [a specific game or memory] and give me two versions, one for a group chat and one longer for a card.

A farewell message for a teammate leaving a sports team or league.

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Pro tip: Reference a specific game or play, teammates remember shared moments more than general compliments.

Farewell message for a graduating classmate

18/20

Write a farewell message for my classmate [classmate's name], as we finish [grade level or school name] and go our separate ways. Mention [a specific class, project, or memory you shared] and give me two versions, one sentimental and one a bit more lighthearted.

A yearbook-style or card message for a classmate at the end of a school year.

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Pro tip: Mention a specific class or inside joke, it holds up much better than 'have a great summer'.

Goodbye message for a club or group member moving on

19/20

Write a goodbye message for [member's name], who is leaving our [club or group name] after [length of time] because [reason, like moving or a new schedule]. Mention [something they contributed to the group] and give me two versions of different lengths.

A farewell message for someone leaving a club, community group, or hobby group.

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Pro tip: Mention their specific contribution to the group, not just that they'll be missed in general.

Farewell message for a roommate moving out

20/20

Write a goodbye message for my roommate [roommate's name], who is moving out of [apartment or house description] after [length of time] living together. Mention [a specific shared memory or routine] and give me two versions, one funny and one more sentimental.

A goodbye message for a roommate moving out, from funny to sentimental.

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Pro tip: A shared routine, like a weekly show or grocery run, often makes for the most specific, real detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Keep it to 2 to 4 sentences: mention something specific you'll miss, wish them well in what's next, and offer to stay in touch if that's genuine. Skip generic lines like 'good luck out there' on their own.
Yes, for most coworkers, teammates, and casual friends a text is completely normal, especially if you're also signing a group card. Save handwritten notes for closer relationships or milestone send-offs like retirement.
Anchor it to a specific detail, like the number of years they worked there or a story about what they were known for, instead of general phrases like 'enjoy retirement'.
Avoid vague flattery and avoid bringing up unresolved workplace issues, even lightly. Keep the focus on genuine gratitude for something specific they did for you.
For an office send-off, 60 to 90 seconds read aloud is usually the sweet spot, long enough for one good story, short enough that people stay engaged.

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