14 Goodbye / Farewell Email Subject Lines for Clients, Coworkers, and Teams

Tone: Warm, appreciative

Most of us love receiving gratitude emails. “Farewell” signals closure, and “[your name]” personalizes the topic.

Use case: You are a long-tenured employee who wants to leave the door open for future collaboration.

Tips to Use

• Keep tone upbeat even if reasons are negative.
• Reference one highlight from your tenure in the body.

Type: Friendly

Tone: Warm, reflective

The line strikes a balance between movement (“Moving On”) and gratitude. It’s a good subject line if you are leaving a startup and want to keep connections lively.

Tips to Use

• Add a LinkedIn link inside to maintain network ties.
• Limit the email list to close collaborators.

Type: Retention, Re-engagement, Unsubscribe Prevention

Tone: Bittersweet, Calm, Thoughtful

This subject line is like a soft invitation. You’re not begging or chasing. But you’re giving one last reason to stay. Subject lines that hinted at closure (“final,” “last,” “before you go”) can increase open rate and conversion rates than neutral reminders.

Use this in the last email of a re-engagement flow. This is typically after 3 to 4 emails over 30–60 days.

Make sure the email body includes an incentive, a quick recap of what the user is missing, or a simple reactivation button.

This Subject Line Can Also Be:

• If this is goodbye, let’s part with a gift.
• Before you disappear, check this out.

Retention Email Example

Subject: One last thing before we say goodbye…

Hi [first name],

We noticed you haven’t been around lately. That’s totally okay! But before we stop checking in on you, we wanted to say thanks. Whether you stayed for a week or a year, we’re glad you joined us.

If there’s anything we could have done better, we’d love to know. If you’re thinking about coming back, here’s a 15% discount on your next order—just in case.

Reactivate now

All the best,
The [Company] Team

Using the word “gift” creates a positive impression, suggesting generosity rather than a sales pitch. Use it for downloadable resources, free consultations, or physical gifts like branded swag. 

Type

Professional, Clients and Partners

Tone

Warm and optimistic

Why It Works

This phrase tells the reader that you value the future connection. “Paths” frames your shared journey, and “again” signals continuity.

Together, these words reduce anxiety and encourage the recipient to stay in touch. This is a must for relationship-driven fields like consulting or account management.

Quick Tips

• Add a personal callback in the opening line to jog memory.
• Close with clear next steps: LinkedIn handle, personal email.

Farewell Email Example

Hello Casey,

Until our paths cross again, thanks for every brainstorm and late‑night mock‑up.

My new address is below, so grab me when you need a sounding board.

Cheers,
Jordan

The clause before the comma admits you are leaving, the clause after affirms ongoing support. Colleagues feel noticed, not abandoned.

Tone

Encouraging, Casual

Quick Tips

• Drop one team win in the body to anchor shared pride.
• If you add emojis, keep to one. A single 🎉 is enough.

Type

Peers, Mentors

Tone

Nostalgic, Friendly

Why It Works

This is a very good subject line for farewell messages. It acknowledges your departure while highlighting the good moments.

Quick Tips

• Share a photo collage link to trigger a smile.
• Use bullet points for contact details, so nothing hides.

“New chapter” hints at growth, which piques interest. “Same old friendship” eases worry about drift. 

Tone

Upbeat, Reassuring

Quick Tips

• Add a calendar link for a virtual coffee two weeks out.
• Mention one skill you gained from the receiver.

The metaphor of time resonates across shift-based roles. Tucking “gratitude” next to “minute” creates a tidy cadence.

Type

Hourly Workforce, Retail, Hospitality

Tone

Sincere, Humble

Quick Tips

• Include a tiny metric. For example: “four holiday seasons together”, to spark pride.
• Offer a referral for coworkers chasing promotions.

Farewell Email Example

Hey Team,

I am clocking out, grateful for every minute we juggled rush hour together.

Reach me at my personal inbox for future shifts in life or work.

Thank you,
Maya

Type

Professional, Cross-Team, LinkedIn-Friendly

Tone

Warm, Inclusive

Why This Line Works

The phrase “for now” softens the exit, while “stay connected” gives readers a simple call to action.

You express polite curiosity without drama. Add hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile and transform an ordinary goodbye email into a contact card that people will keep.

Quick Tips

• Keep the body under 120 words to match the brief, approachable subject line style.
• Offer one shared memory in sentence two to personalise the farewell.

Goodbye Email Example

Hello Priya,

Goodbye for now, let’s stay connected.

Thank you for guiding me through those first-quarter deadlines.

Find my personal mail below, and ping me anytime you want a sounding board.

Cheers,
Sahil

Tone: Sincere, Reflective

The verb “stepping” adds energy, while “grateful” evokes emotion. Together, these words convey gratitude and progress—a fitting combination for clients who have watched your role evolve.

Quick Tips

• Add one project metric: “launched 3 campaigns in 10 weeks”, to jog shared wins.
• End your conversation with the new account contact to ensure a seamless exit.

Tone: Playful, Grateful

By combining kindness with a small perk, this subject line feels like an invitation.

The promise of coffee keeps curiosity high, and this is something uniquer than plain boring subject lines.

Quick Tips

• Mention a favorite café to trigger a shared memory.
• Close with a Calendly link set to a 20‑minute chat.

Tone: Upbeat, Brief

By greeting and parting in one breath, you keep the reader engaged. The adventure hook often triggers replies filled with encouragement, which can lead to future networking opportunities.

Quick Tips

• Add a one‑sentence mission for your next role, inviting feedback.
• Link to your personal blog if you’ll chronicle the journey.

Tone: Respectful, Concise

By pairing “final” with “lasting,” you hint at closure and endurance. This is important when goodbye messages compete with day-to-day alerts.