So at last the time has come. You’ve decided to write your retirement letter to your employer, but your stare blankly at the page wondering what to say. The page stares silently back at you. Moments hang as you ponder where to start. Don’t despair. I’ve put together some simple guidelines to help you get this done in an efficient and streamlined manner.
Begin, by graciously thanking your employer (even if you could barely stand them) for the opportunity to work with such a great company. If you can’t muster that statement, try thanking them for the chance to learn new skills (even it was how to dodge that nasty boss, or cover for their unprofessional mistakes). If that doesn’t work, just thank them for being part of such a great “team”. I’m joking of course, but the point is that you want to leave on a positive note even if your time with the company was less than thrilling. Why? It’s just good policy to accentuate the positive. In the end, it is better for you because it leaves you with something positive to remember rather than all the negative stuff - that can really bring you down. Add a fun or comtemplative quote to lighten things up
You will want to include all of your basic, vital information. This will include your full name, employee identification number, years of service, date of notice of retirement, whether you want to take advantage of COBRA or other benefits that may continue after your retirement date, and of course the actual date of your retirement with your last day of service. Be very clear so that there is no misunderstanding.
If you think that you can be of service to the company after your retirement and want the opportunity to do so, you should let them know in your retirement letter that you will be available as a consultant. Tell them that you are happy to help serve in an advisory role and offer solutions to alleviate their worries about your departure if you know you can be available.
Many retirees have amassed considerable skills and knowledge that may be integral to the operations of a company. Consider carefully if you want to keep the door open to consulting with the company. There are of course both advantages and disadvantages to offering your services as a consultant after you officially retire. Depending upon your circumstances, the additional income may be of critical importance. However, there are less obvious advantages. These include: keeping your mind sharp and involved in the work world, maintaining social contacts and the natural structure that the work place provides.
The downside, for some is that they may just be burned out and desperately want to forget all about that particular industry as they spread their wings and delve into whole new creative pursuits. Don’t tie yourself down with commitments to a workplace you never liked or even “hated” just to be polite. Your retirement years are your time to pursue those things you’ve always dreamed about.
With just a bit of thought about your particular wants and needs you’ll conquer the retirement letter and have it in the mail in no time at all!
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