What should I write in a retirement card for a coworker?

Thank them for a contribution you remember, say what you will miss about working together, and wish them well. Keep jokes appropriate to your relationship.

Can I send retirement congratulations to a family member?

Yes. Celebrate the milestone and recognize their years of effort. You can mention something you admire about them without focusing only on their job.

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A retirement message can combine appreciation for the past with a wish for the future. For a coworker, mention something you valued about working together. For a friend or family member, celebrate the occasion in words that fit them. Keep plans personal rather than assuming they will travel, take up hobbies, or spend more time with grandchildren. If the transition comes with mixed feelings, a thoughtful thank-you may be more fitting than a joke about never working again.

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