There ws a time around 18 months back when I saw myself marked in every alternate bye-bye notes which was sent from within a small team of 50 odd people in the division. I decided to save those bye-bye notes in one corner of my Inbox. Sharing few which will give you an idea of what people write, mean, and convey through bye-bye notes.
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LH: 30th December 2005
Finally, farewell.
Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Let me indulge you with a little bit of good poetry, an amazing piece by CP Cavafy (translated from Greek). If you manage to read this through there is a message at the end of the piece ‘from me’…
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As you set out for Ithakahope your road is a long one,full of adventure, full of discovery.Laistrygonians, Cyclops,angry Poseidon-don't be afraid of them:you'll never find things like that on your wayas long as you keep your thoughts raised high,as long as a rare excitementstirs your spirit and your body.Laistrygonians, Cyclops,wild Poseidon-you won't encounter themunless you bring them along inside your soul,unless your soul sets them up in front of you.
Hope your road is a long one.May there be many summer mornings when, with what pleasure, what joy, you enter harbors you're seeing for the first time; may you stop at Phoenician trading stations to buy fine things, mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,sensual perfume of every kind- as many sensual perfumes as you can; and may you visit many Egyptian cities to learn and go on learning from their scholars.Keep Ithaka always in your mind. Arriving there is what you're destined for. But don't hurry the journey at all. Better if it lasts for years, so you're old by the time you reach the island,wealthy with all you've gained on the way, not expecting Ithaka to make you rich. Ithaka gave you the marvelous journey. Without her you wouldn't have set out. She has nothing left to give you now.
And if you find her poor, Ithaka won't have fooled you.Wise as you will have become, so full of experience,you'll have understood by then what these Ithakas mean.
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~ message ~
I get married on the _th of January 2006 in Savoi Verem, Old Goa with ----. I’d appreciate your prayers.
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PM: 2nd June 2006
It was my pleasure and privilege in being a part of the dynamic --- Team.
And now, it is time to say: So Long! Farewell! I Wish to Say Goodbye!
I could not think of anything else but two of my favorites to quote:
"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known."
A Tale Of Two Cities - By Charles Dickens
“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening - By Robert Frost.
Wishing You All The Best in Life!
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SA: 14th June 2006
After 10 fruitful years at ---, now it is time for me to move on. The associations I have made during my tenure here will truly be memorable for years to come. I appreciate having had the opportunity of being a member of --- family and offer my best wishes for its continued success.
Hope to stay in touch with all of you.
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NO: 6th July 2006
It's time for me to move on... I am carrying with me a lot of pleasant memories and will miss you all. I am thankful for all the support, guidance, and cooperation that I recieved.
Life is too short and we might just meet again :).
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SD: 7th July 2006
Today is my last working day in this company. I feel a sense of sadness mixed with the happiness of change. --- has given me various oppurtunities to learn new things.I have very much enjoyed my work, as well as working with my co-workers over the past two years. I would like to take this oppurtunity to express my sincere appreciation for the guidance and counsel during this duration.
I’d like to thank all of you for your contributions to my life. It’s been great working with all of you.
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HHT: 7th July 2006 - Subject line: One upon a time...
…I joined ---. Yes….it’s more than nine years now. After passing through various crests & troughs and highs & lows, time has come to hang my keyboard and mouse at ---.
No marks for guessing it right. Today is my last day at ---. I will be leaving behind lots of friends, guides, and mentors. What I will be carrying along with me is lot of experience, learning, and fond memories of this place.
I am thankful to all of you for being so helpful and being there all the time. I wish you all a great future ahead.
You can catch me at:
@yahoo.com
@hotmail.com
@gmail.com
NOTE: seems to be a sentimental person, actually expects people to keep in touch :-)
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ASN: 28th September 2006
Today is my last day here at ---, and I would like to thank each one of you for making my tenure here such a pleasure.
I can be reached at @yahoo.com and @gmail.com.
Do keep in touch and all the best for the future!
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.May the hand of a friend always be near you.And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
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AB: 24th October 2006
Well, officially Thanksgiving Day is in about a month’s time. But, let me take this opportunity to thank you for all the assistance, cooperation, strength (umm… quiver at times too J) and friendship that you have bestowed upon me for I bid adieu to --- today.
Wish you all the very best for all your future endeavors. I would love to keep in touch with you.
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I thought I will include a resignation letter also in between the farewell notes.
RS: 7th November 2006
Dear ---,
Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position as Development Executive with the company on 24th, November, 2006 due to personal and health reasons. My decision to leave the job is final.
Thank you for the opportunities you have provided me during my time with the company.
bye-bye note by the same person :-)
24th November 2006
Dear All,Today is my last day at ---. I am carrying lots of wonderful memories and going back richer by many friends.
Thanks a lot for your love, support, strength, and concern which has helped me grow personally and professionally.
May all your dreams materialize into beautiful realities!
You and I will meet againWhen we're least expecting itOne day in some far off placeI will recognize your faceI won't say goodbye my friendFor you and I will meet again.-Tom Petty
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SGN: 17th November 2006
It's been a privilege working and learning with all of you. As I say
goodbye, I wish you good health, much happiness, and great fulfillment in
all that you do, always.
I have many of you to thank for the high level of personal and professional
growth I have experienced here. My heartfelt gratitude to each one of you.
Many years ago, I read a beautiful Irish blessing. Today, I pass it on to
you...
"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand."
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KSU: 24th November 2006
I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I am leaving --- today.
I have enjoyed my tenure here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work and interact with you. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time at ---. Even though I will miss my colleagues and the company, I am looking forward to a new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career.
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AM: 15th December 2006
Today is my last working day in ---. Thanks to all of you for all the support you provided. I would just like to say
“To meet and to part is the way of life,
to part and to meet is the hope of life.”
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LK: 22nd December 2006 The BEST bye-bye Note
Hi!
Today is my last day, at ---, after almost 10 years.
Yes, I have been an instructional designer for years, but today, I am at a loss (of words) to express how I feel… L
Well, I would just say “Bye Till We Meet Again!”
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AN: 5th April 2007
My long stint of nearly 10 years with ---has been full of a lot of learning and I am taking forward a rich experience which will help me in my career path. Each one of you have contributed to that enriching experience and I want to convey my thanks from the deep recesses of my heart.
I am leaving with fond memories and I know I will miss ---’s open door culture wherever my fate takes me. I wish all of you the very best for the future.
May God Bless you all and fulfill all your wishes.
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SB: 12th April 2007
Goodbyes are never easy, but the time has come. In my stay here, I got the opportunity to work with a lot of people from various practices. It has been a pleasure knowing all of you. Hoping that we will stay in touch.
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MA: 12th April 2007
Hi All ,
It's been a privilege working and learning with all of you. As I say goodbye, I wish you all good health, much happiness, and great fulfillment in all that you do, I enjoyed working here as it was my first job, and I had a good experience working with creative minds. I am proud to be part of ---family.
First of all you just add my e-mail IDs @gmail.com and @yahoo.co.in , Trin trin.# ...
Please send me your email Id's and contact no.also so that I am always in touch with you..
Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey.
It reminds us to cherish each moment,
because it will never come again.
What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived.
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AT: 1st June 2007
Comparatively a short stint of working with ---, I am writing this mail with mixed feelings, surely it has been an important & eventful construction block in my life and career. I have decided to move on to pursue strategic career objectives and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support while we worked together and touched each other lives in a meaningful way.... I really enjoyed my journey at ---. I am sure to miss the excitement, momentum, and energy I saw in people, be it during the projects on fire or on the TT tables, Qumb 007 Bondship or the sofa in Minerva where strategies were discussed over a coffee! I am sure that we will cross roads in future and therefore, it’s not time to say "good bye" but to say "bye for now"........It was a pleasure working with you all and I will always cherish the special relationship we shared.---is poised for spectacular growth and I wish you all the success in its future endeavors. Please keep in touch. I can be reached at -@yahoo.com or mobile: +--. Cheers, X
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KDD: 18th June 2007
Hi Eveveryone,
Today is my last working day at ---. Its been a pleasure working with all of you. ---has been a bag of mixed experiences for me and I intend to carry forward the Good ones only. After almost 762 days of learning and working its time to move on new responsibilities and a new atmosphere. To say that I’ll miss you will be an understatement. However, I’ll always remember whatever I’ve learnt and cherish the moments spent with you.
Please keep in touch at: @gmail.com Would like to quote Mr. Richard Bach before signing off:
“Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.”
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AHT: 5th july 2007
It was my pleasure and privilege in being a part of the dynamic ---Team. And now, it is time to say: So Long! Farewell! I Wish to Say Goodbye!
To encapsulate all that I could see and observe here, I would definitely like to say:
“Dekha jo Aaina to muhjhe sochna pada…Khud se na mil saka to mujhe sochna pada
Mujko tha ye guman ki mujhi me ek ada..dekhi teri ana to mujhe sochna pada”
I thank you all for the opportunities that you all provided to me to learn and grow in both professional and personal fronts.
Sunny wishes, X
1 comment:
Thanks for putting up so many options. This gives a lot of ideas for bye-bye notes for people like me who like to bounce from one company to another regurlarly.
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