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Need a OTT message for a goodbye card to nasty colleague.

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WorkRelatedName · 20/02/2025 14:13

Posting here for traffic.

For the last 4 years, I have worked with an older male colleague who made my working life hell. Long story short, he would gaslight me, take credit for my work and ideas and put me down at any given opportunity which made him look good to others. He is idolised in our department by some, including our line manager, who at the time, would play down my concerns, even with written evidence and screenshots.

Anyway, he has just announced he is retiring and a card is being sent round the team to sign.

I know if I don't sign it, it will look like he has got to me (which he has), but I don't want to give him the satisfaction of that, so I thought of writing something over the top, that to anyone else reading it when signing it, won't see I'm being sarcastic and already counting down the hours until he goes!

Yes this is probably petty, but I know mumsnet is great for things like this to help me with.

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tilypu · 20/02/2025 14:15

Something like 'work won't be the same without you'?

Whosaidthathuh · 20/02/2025 14:16

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TimeWarSoldier · 20/02/2025 14:16

"Words can't express my feelings on your leaving."

VaddaABeetch · 20/02/2025 14:17

I wish you all the happiness you deserve?

Sunnyandaway · 20/02/2025 14:18

TimeWarSoldier · 20/02/2025 14:16

"Words can't express my feelings on your leaving."

This is good. This sounds PA at the same time and he really can't argue with that lol

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It's honestly beyond a joke, but that's for another thread

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Knittedfairies2 · 20/02/2025 14:19

I hope you have the retirement you deserve.

WorkRelatedName · 20/02/2025 14:19

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Yes, there are a couple of us.

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GoldMoon · 20/02/2025 14:19

Don't write any message , just sign your name , for me that says he doesn't warrant any message and he's inconsequential .

MarioSis · 20/02/2025 14:20

Saw a good one at Sainsbury's that says " somewhere somebody out there is thinking of the tremendous impact you have on their life. It's not me. I think you're a twat"

Æthelred · 20/02/2025 14:20

tilypu · 20/02/2025 14:15

Something like 'work won't be the same without you'?

This one. It's perfect.

Maddy70 · 20/02/2025 14:21

No message. Just sign your name

OswaldCobblepot · 20/02/2025 14:21

"I was very pleased to hear you've decided to retire. I hope you have a happy retirement."

OneMoreCoconut · 20/02/2025 14:21

Wishing you the retirement you deserve after all your hard work and dedication to the team.

Semiramide · 20/02/2025 14:21

Rise above it would be my suggestion. Stick to 'All the best' + name

Artyblartfast · 20/02/2025 14:22

"Bye"

maudelovesharold · 20/02/2025 14:22

‘I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed working with you, or how much you’re going to be missed! The place won’t be the same without you!’

MyFlightWasAwfulThanksForAsking · 20/02/2025 14:22

If it's someone I don't like, I usually write, You'll be missed! But not by me.

curious79 · 20/02/2025 14:23
  1. Don’t sign - you’re workplace needs understand they can’t force niceties when you’ve been bullied or/
  2. Bye! Name
HashtagShitShop · 20/02/2025 14:23

"may you receive everything you deserve."

Cabinqueen · 20/02/2025 14:23

One could use the good old "There We Are Then" to record twattery behaviour so perhaps something like "Ahhhh, there we are then, enjoy your retirement Bob"...

Mwah ha ha ha ha...😏

Tagyoureit · 20/02/2025 14:25

So long, motherfucker!

Wherehavetheyallgone · 20/02/2025 14:25

Bon Voyage!

SBHon · 20/02/2025 14:26

Write “Happy Birthday”.

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