Retirement isn’t the end of the road; it’s the start of a new journey. You would find that retirees are faced with a lot of mixed emotions regarding this new pass. Many of them might be filled with anxiety and dejection, whereas others might be looking forward to their well-deserved rest.

Such a major event requires a lot of emotional support and encouragement. If one of your colleagues is retiring soon, throwing them a retirement party or sending them a retirement gift accompanied with a heartfelt message is a great way to show your support.

A simple card with some retirement quotes is also more than enough to fill their hearts with warmth. In this post, we’re going to share with you some ideas for a memorable retirement party and some inspirational retirement quotes to complete the wonderful surprise.

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It’s always a great gesture to celebrate your colleagues' retirement. It reflects deep appreciation and respect, and it’s definitely a most welcome surprise. 

In order to create the perfect retirement party, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration, which are:

When planning a retirement party for a colleague, the first and most important thing to consider is the party’s level of formality. 

Don’t just consider their previous position at the workplace and decide based on that. You have to put yourself in their shoes and think of their hobbies, their personality, and how they would want to be celebrated. 

It’s definitely safe to try and make a formal party, but a more laid-back atmosphere is more welcoming and would be most appreciated.

Another thing to consider when planning a retirement party is the size of that party. You may want to throw a huge party with a guest of honor and multiple speeches. A party like that may not be budget-friendly, but it’ll definitely be impactful.

You could also bring along a microphone to a small party at the office and give your retiring friend the spotlight. You could get as creative as you see fit. 

Gifts are what bring the most joy to any celebration, but those gifts don’t necessarily need to be something materialistic. The place of the party, the people you invite, and the type of party you throw could also be considered a wonderful gift.

Think of a place that your retiring colleague wants to visit. It could be indoors or outdoors. Consider inviting their closest friends and family members. You could even throw a costume or themed party if it suits the personality of the retiree. 

Last but not least, don’t forget to include a few inspirational retirement quotes and messages to complete your surprise.  

Planning a Retirement Surprise for a Coworker

“You have to put off being young until you can retire.” - Unknown Author

“The best is yet to come!” - Carolyn Leigh and Cy Coleman

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible!” - Audrey Hepburn

“If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.” - Edmund Burke

“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.” - Jonathan Clements

“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway.” - Unknown Author

“Retirement is not a life without purpose; it is the ongoing purpose that provides meaningfulness.” - Robert Rivers

“There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experiences just waiting to happen. Some call it retirement. I call it bliss.” - Betty Sullivan

“After climbing the mountain, you can finally enjoy the view.” - Unknown Author

“There’s no retirement for an artist, it’s your way of living so there’s no end to it.” - Henry Moore

“Retirement is when you stop living at work and start working at living.” - Unknown Author

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide that your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours. It’s an amazing journey and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.” - Bob Moawad

“I’m gonna make the rest of my life, the best of my life.” - Unknown Author

I hope that your retired life is the best part of your life.

Enjoy your retirement. And enjoy all of the exciting adventures ahead of you!

Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something more amazing. Congratulations on your retirement.

Now that you are done making the world a better place through your career, you have bigger and better things to focus on. You can make a big difference in your grandkids’ lives. We’re looking forward to spending some of your extra time with you.

Cheers to your second act! May it be even more fantastic than the first.

Retirement is the start of a new story. Make it a good one!

Inspirational Retirement Quotes and Messages

“The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.” - Abe Lemons

“Retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren’t going to get rid of me that way.” - Betty White

“If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” - Doug Larson

“When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.” - R.C. Sherriff

“I always likened retirement to falling off a cliff, and then you have to kind of brush yourself off.” - Steve Young

“A retired husband is often a wife’s full-time job.” - Ella Harris

“The human race is faced with a cruel choice: work or daytime television.” - Unknown Author

“I’m not just retiring from the company; I’m also retiring from my stress, my commute, my alarm clock, and my iron.” - Hartman Jule

“The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before your boss does.” - Unknown Author

“When a man retires, his wife gets twice the husband, but only half the income.” - Chi Chi Rodriguez

Retirement isn’t really all that great as it sounds. No pressure from the boss, zero deadlines, no company meetings to enjoy—how will you manage?

Retirement is the world’s longest coffee break. Enjoy your coffee!

Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you stop taking coffee breaks. Be sure to schedule me in!

What do you call a person who is happy on Monday? Retired.

I am a little jealous, to be honest! Enjoy your retirement!

You’ve been promoted to the retirement stage of your life! Congrats!

Happy Retirement! You’ll never have to ask for a day off ever again!

Kick back and enjoy. You don’t have to punch a clock anymore! Happy retirement!

Your new quarterly goal: avoiding anything that resembles work! Congratulations on your retirement!

No one actually stops working, they just get a new job. I’m sure your wife will have plenty of work for you. Enjoy!

When you get tired of your two new best friends, the bed and living room recliner, remember to give your old friend a call!

The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before the boss does.

Retirement: a six-month holiday, twice a year. Enjoy!

Who wouldn’t want the weekend life every day? You earned it! Happy retirement.

Just because you are leaving the workforce doesn’t mean you won’t have a boss. You’ll still have someone to tell you what to do at home.

Retirement is the reward you get for putting up with co-workers like me for many years. I wish you the best!

Retirement can be a great joy if you can figure out how to spend time without spending money! Congrats!

Congratulations on gaining two new best friends upon your retirement. Their names are Bed and Couch. You will be hanging out with them a lot.

Just think, you’ll never have to sit in on another conference call. Enjoy your retirement!

I’m retired;  you’re not. Have fun at work tomorrow 

Funny Retirement Quotes and Messages

“Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.” - Will Rogers

“Retirement is a celebration of old memories and new beginnings.” - Unknown Author

Didn’t you only just start yesterday? Happy Retirement, friend!

Best wishes as you retire. Congratulations on the next phase of your life.

You’ve reached the finish line! Enjoy your retirement and your next adventures.

You have been great to work with and I will never forget all you taught me along the way. You are a great role model! Enjoy your retirement.

I can’t imagine walking into the office and not seeing your face. Thank you for every single second you’ve spent with our team. It is truly appreciated!

We will miss seeing you every day here in the office, but we know how hard you’ve worked for this. Happy retirement.

You have been an amazing leader to us all, and we wish you all the best on this next chapter in your life as you celebrate your retirement.

You are one of the greatest bosses I have ever worked for! You truly deserve every little bit of joy retirement has to offer!

Wishing you all the happiness and joy retirement can bring!

I will miss working alongside you in the office but will miss your big bright smile even more. Thank you for being there for me all those years. Enjoy retired life!

You’ll be missed! We enjoyed working with you and we thank you for everything you’ve done for us and the company. Congratulations on your retirement!

Retirement is the only time in your life when it’s okay to spend your entire life’s savings. Congratulations, you made it! 

Sentimental Retirement Quotes and Messages

“Your best retirement plan for retiring happy and prosperous: Don’t be a burden on others.” - Ernie Zelinski

“If you feel like there’s something out there that you’re supposed to be doing if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it.” - Wanda Skyes

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Henry David Thoreau

“Success in retirement depends on adopting new habits.” - Unknown Author

“I’m always announcing my retirement. I’m still not retired.” - Dick Van Dyke

If you put in as much effort enjoying your retirement as you have to work with this company, it is sure to be a success!

I hope retirement brings you the chance to do whatever it is that you always wanted to do but didn’t get to. All the best!

Congratulations on your retirement! Wishing you the best of health, happiness, and success on your new journey in life.

You’ve had such a long and successful career. Well done! Enjoy your retirement.

Well, at least now you can say this is the last job you will ever start new! Happy retirement!

Sit back and relax and do the things you never got a chance to do. 

Achievements Quotes and Messages

“I need to retire from retirement.” - Sandra Day O’Connor

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” - J. Lubbock

“Golf is played by twenty million mature American men whose wives think they are out having fun.” - Jim Bishop

“There’s never enough time to do all the things you want.” - Bill Watterson, Calvin, and Hobbes

“Our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.” - William Shakespeare

“And now I’ll do what’s best for me.” - Unknown Author

“I’m retired, but I work part-time spoiling my grandkids.” - Unknown Author

“The key to retirement is to find joy in the little things.” - Susan Miller

Enjoy your days of sleeping late and doing nothing! All the best on your retirement.

Happy Retirement! Enjoy the rest and relaxation!

There’s no better feeling than going to bed at night and not having to set an alarm for tomorrow.

Enjoy a long-overdue retirement. Now you can enjoy all the finer things in life.

You got your life back! Enjoy every minute of your retirement.

Have a restful but fun and active retirement!

The fun finally begins! Congratulations on your retirement.

Congratulations on retiring! Make sure you relax, have fun, and stop by and see us sometime!

I’m retired. Goodbye tension. Hello, pension.

Retirement is doing what I want when I want. 

Enjoying Life and Leisure Quotes and Messages

“Something pretty… that’s just the surface. People worry so much about aging, but you look younger if you don’t worry about it.” - Jeanne Moreau

“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” - Andy Rooney

“You get old faster when you think about retirement.” - Toby Beta

“Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” - Mark Twain

“A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.” - John Barrymore

“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” - George Bernard Shaw

“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” - Satchel Paige

Aging Quotes and Messages

Sending off your retiring friend with a thoughtful gift is the right thing to do if you want to leave an everlasting impression. 

A random gift isn’t enough to create a heartfelt connection with them, so think carefully about a thoughtful message to send along your gift to your retiring friend. 

You could start by picking a few of the above-listed retirement quotes and messages.

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