Announce Your Own Retirement

Write Your announcement in Minutes: Easy Step-by-Step Guide with Sample Sentences and Phrases

1 Explain when you will retire and what your immediate plans will include.

Sample Sentences for Step 1

• The time has come to move on to other things. Yes, I am retiring at the end of August. After a short vacation, Jane and I have plans to move to Florida.
• After 20 enjoyable years of serving the dental needs of the community, as well as taking care of many of you, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from dentistry. Although I will not be accepting patients any longer, I will still be teaching at the University.
• After so many years of traveling, I have decided to stay put for a while and enjoy some fishing. In other words, I am retiring while I can still outsmart the fish.
• As you know, I have experienced a few health problems during the past year, so I have decided to take an early retirement. Dr. Doe feels I can recover completely if I slow down and get away from the chemicals that seem to be causing me problems.
• It is with some regret, yet anticipation, that I announce my retirement, effective September 30. I will miss the warm associations I have made here in Springfield, but I look forward to helping our sons develop their new franchise in Centerville.

Key Phrases for Step 1

• advised to retire
• after many enjoyable years of
• after so many years of
• announce my retirement from
• as you know
• have decided to
• have chosen to retire
• have experienced a few health problems
• intend to retire as of
• is with mixed emotions that I
• looking forward to
• move on to other things
• need to slow down a little
• not without regret
• plan to move to
• take an early retirement
• time has come for me to
• will miss my association with
• will continue to
• will be retiring on
• with regret

2 If you know who your successor will be, make a positive comment on that person's qualifications.

Sample Sentences for Step 2

• John Doe will assume my management responsibilities. He and I have worked together for the past year. I am confident that he is ready to take my place and manage the company with even greater success.
• I am happy to announce that Dr. Robert Johnson, a recent honors graduate from the Doe School of Dentistry, will be taking over my family practice. He recently finished his specialization in children's dentistry and is highly qualified.
• Jane Doe will be taking over my accounts. Jane is very competent and will keep things moving well. It's good to leave things in such capable hands.
• The company is considering an excellent chemist to fill my position. I expect an announcement in the next few days.
• I am very pleased that Robert has been chosen as my successor. He brings a new dimension to the task that will bring a new vision to the company. I wish you all good health and much success.

Key Phrases for Step 2

• am confident that he will
• chosen as my successor
• company is considering
• competent and dedicated
• expect an announcement shortly
• happy to announce that
• has a wealth of experience in
• has been my associate for
• have worked closely with
• have worked together
• in capable hands
• is board certified
• is highly qualified
• leave you in good hands
• specializes in
• will be taking over my
• will take my place
• will take over my
• will assume my
• will keep things moving

3 Close by expressing your personal feelings of gratitude for friends and associations.

Sample Sentences for Step 3

• John and I will leave Springfield with many fond memories of good times with great friends. We plan to stay in touch and even attend the annual summer picnic. See you there.
• I can't begin to say how much your friendship has meant to our family. One couldn't ask for a better colleague.
• I will miss the camaraderie, especially the Friday afternoon coffee breaks. You have all been wonderful friends. It was my good fortune to have worked with you. Best wishes!
• The support and loyalty of our staff will accompany me as warm memories of my work at Doe Associates. My sincere thanks to all of you.
• As you know, I am not a person of many words, but I can't leave without telling you how much I appreciate all of you. Even in difficult times, I knew I could count on your support. Please accept my heartfelt thanks. Keep up the great work!

Key Phrases for Step 3

• accept my heartfelt thanks
• best wishes for the future
• can't leave without telling you
• can't begin to say
• could always count on your
• couldn't ask for better
• feel lucky to have worked with
• have all been wonderful friends
• have enjoyed my time at
• have become some of my closest friends
• how much your friendship has meant
• how much we appreciate
• keep up the good work
• many fond memories
• mixed feelings about leaving
• plan to stay in touch
• sincere thanks to you for
• the respect I have felt for
• warm memories of my co-workers at Doe Associates
• will miss the camaraderie
• wonderful memories of