In the Singapore workplace, saying goodbye is never easy. Whether you’ve bonded over endless cups of Kopi-O, survived late-night OT crunch times, or just shared the best complaints about the office air-con, your colleagues are a huge part of your daily life.
When a team member leaves, a generic “Good luck!” feels a bit… hollow. You want something that captures the spirit of your team.
Here is a curated list of over 50 farewell wishes for your colleagues in Singapore, ranging from strictly professional to “confirm plus chop” funny.
The “Safe” & Professional Farewell Wishes
Use these for LinkedIn recommendations, the office card, or for colleagues you respect but weren’t close “makan kakis” with.
- “It’s been a pleasure working with you. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!”
- “Your hard work and dedication were an inspiration to the whole team. You will be missed.”
- “Sad to see you go, but excited to see what you achieve next. Keep in touch!”
- “Thank you for your guidance and support during your time here. Best of luck!”
- “The office won’t be the same without you. Wishing you great success in your new role.”
- “Congratulations on the new job! It’s a well-deserved opportunity.”
- “Here’s to the next step in your career journey. Do great things!”
- “Thank you for being such a dependable teammate. All the best for the future.”
- “May your new workplace be filled with success and happiness.”
- “Take care and keep in touch. Let’s grab coffee if you are ever back in the CBD!”
💡 Pro Tip: A card gets thrown away. A text gets deleted. If you really want to show appreciation, give them something they can frame. Check out our custom Caricatures for Colleagues here.
The “Makan Kaki” & Close Friend Wishes
For the colleague who knows your coffee order and has seen you stressed out before a deadline.
- “Who am I going to complain to during lunch now? Going to miss you!”
- “Lunch breaks just got a lot more boring. Don’t be a stranger!”
- “I’d say ‘good luck’, but I know you won’t need it. You’re going to crush it.”
- “Thanks for making the stressful days bearable. Come back and visit us!”
- “It’s not a ‘goodbye’, it’s a ‘see you later’. Dinner is still on us next week.”
- “You’re leaving us? Who is going to fix the printer now?”
- “Going to miss our pantry talks. Hope your new colleagues are as cool as us (unlikely).”
- “Don’t forget the little people when you are a big shot manager!”
- “Thanks for being my ‘work wife/husband’. The office will feel empty without you.”
- “You might be leaving the company, but you can’t leave the group chat!”
The “Singlish” & Local Humor Wishes (Singapore Special)
This is for the true Singaporean team spirit. Use with caution—best for colleagues who can take a joke!
- “Don’t act ‘Yi Ge’ (arrogant) at the new place, okay? Remember us!”
- “New job, new pay… don’t forget to treat us meal! Huat ah!”
- “Don’t say I bojio (didn’t invite) you for lunch next time. You better join!”
- “Hope your new pantry got Milo Dinosaur. If not, come back.”
- “Don’t pang seh (abandon) us in the WhatsApp group.”
- “Finally escaping! Enjoy your freedom. Don’t kenna arrow (targeted) so much at the new place.”
- “Go there and show them your pattern. Show them who is boss.”
- “Relak one corner at the new job, but don’t get caught!”
- “Steady pom pi pi! Congrats on the promotion.”
- “Leaving already? Who allow? Just kidding, all the best la.”
- “Don’t be a stranger, got lobang (opportunity) must share okay?”
- “Hope your new boss isn’t a Kan Cheong Spider (anxious person) like the last one.”
- “Bye bye! Don’t forget to clear your leave balance before you go.”
- “Sian… you leaving. Office energy level going to drop.”
- “Confirm plus chop we will miss you.”
For the Boss or Manager
Respectful, but highlighting their impact on your career.
- “Thank you for being a mentor, not just a boss. I’ve learned so much from you.”
- “Your leadership has steered us through some crazy times. We will miss your guidance.”
- “Thank you for the opportunities you gave me to grow. Wishing you the best.”
- “It’s rare to find a boss who cares about the team as much as you do.”
- “The team won’t be the same without your leadership. Good luck with your next adventure.”
- “Thank you for always having our backs. We appreciate everything you’ve done.”
Why Words Are Good, But a Caricature is Better
Finding the right farewell wishes is important, but let’s be honest—farewell cards usually end up in a drawer (or the bin).
If you want to give your colleague a memory that captures the inside jokes, the “makan sessions,” and the shared struggles of your specific team, nothing works better than a Personalized Digital Caricature.
- Capture the Memories: Include the office building, their favorite local food, or that one project that kept everyone up all night.
- Singapore Context: We can draw in Marina Bay Sands, a Kopitiam setting, or your specific office view.
- Fast Turnaround: Need it for the farewell party this Friday? We have templates ready.
Click here to see our Gifts for Colleagues collection and turn your farewell wish into a masterpiece they will actually display.
The “Traitor” & Modern Farewell Wishes
For the colleague leaving for a competitor or just abandoning the team (joking, of course).
- “You are officially a traitor… but we still love you. All the best!”
- “Good luck finding better colleagues than us! (Spoiler: It’s impossible).”
- “Going to miss seeing your face on Zoom. Remember to unmute yourself at the new job!”
- “Heard you got a pay raise. Don’t forget to PayNow us the ‘consultation fees’ for all the help we gave you!”
- “Huat ah! Go there and earn big money, then come back and hire us please.”
- “I hope your new boss doesn’t call you at 6pm on a Friday. Take care!”
- “Work hard, but not too hard. Remember, health is wealth (and MCs are limited).”
- “Singapore is very small. Confirm will bump into you on the MRT. See you around!”
- “Ok la, bye bye. Don’t cry. We will survive without you (barely).”
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