Retirement

Happiedays make your own newspaper retirement

A farewell gift for your colleague's retirement

A unique retirement gift

Retirement is one of life’s big milestones: you’re closing a chapter of your life and opening another. Don’t let this important occasion go by unnoticed and go the extra mile for your colleague, employee, employers, friend or family member. Pen down the most memorable moments of their career in a personalised newspaper. It’s the perfect farewell gift!

Are you throwing your colleague or friend a farewell party? Why not make this moment extra special with a unique farewell gift from Happiedays?

Put your colleague in the spotlight with a personalised cover/front page and congratulate them on their retirement and this new chapter in their life that they’ll be embarking on.

A retirement newspaper gives you the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and look back at the most memorable moments of your colleague’s career. Reflect on their “happie-work-days” and look forward to their “happie-relax-days”.

Work together with other colleagues to come up with a unique farewell gift, filled with fun and memorable stories of the times spent together. We’re sure you can single out several career highlights or workplace anecdotes that are worth capturing in your newspaper.

A personalised newspaper is the perfect retirement gift and the ideal way to thank someone for all their years of hard work and dedication. A box of chocolates or a bottle of champagne are fun but perishable gifts. And the card you’ve chosen has limited writing space. That’s why a retirement newspaper is the perfect farewell gift: it’s super original, extremely personal and meaningful, and it has plenty of space for you to thank your colleague extensively. And this way everyone can contribute! Your colleague will cherish it forever!

Show your appreciation and give your colleague the send-off they deserve with a personalised retirement newspaper!

Happiedays make your own newspaper retirement
Happiedays make your own newspaper retirement

What does the perfect retirement gift look like?

Take a look at our retirement templates if you’re lacking inspiration. These templates are filled with fun ideas and will surely get those creative juices flowing!

You can use these templates as a starting block for your own newspaper or you can start from scratch if you’d prefer. But the possibilities are endless, so don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Why not write an article in which you visualise everything that will go wrong in the workplace once your colleague has left? Or create a spoof job vacancy listing all the funny qualifications that would be needed in order to fill your colleague’s shoes? - E.g. “Will need the ability to tell fun and engaging stories about their grandchildren. Accompanying photographs or other adorable visuals are a plus, but not required.”

Retirement well-wishes

The main objective of your retirement newspaper is to show your appreciation and to say thank you. Brainstorm with your colleagues about what you’d like to say and fill your newspaper with a bunch of personalised messages and content.

What's next?

Make a list of all the things your soon-to-be retired colleague will now have time for. This can include anything from spending the whole day fishing to finally taking that scuba-diving course they’ve been talking about. Or let them know that you’ve already arranged an office reunion for next summer: this way your colleague knows they won’t be forgotten anytime soon, and you’ll all have something to look forward to.

A moving conclusion

Make sure to conclude your retirement newspaper with a moving message letting your colleague know just how much they'll be missed. Don’t forget to sign off with everyone’s name, with an extra shout-out for those who helped with the newspaper.

Funny team photos

Take fun and creative photos with the whole team! Why not print out a portrait of your soon-to-be retired colleague and wear it as a face mask, for instance? It’s guaranteed to be a lot of fun!

An invitation to the party

A newspaper is the perfect party invitation!

Are you planning a surprise party at the office for your colleague who is about to retire? Or have you reached retirement age and want to throw a farewell party before you go? Whether you’re a teacher, construction worker or freelancer… everyone deserves a proper send-off. Invite your guests with a personalised retirement newspaper and you’ll be guaranteed a higher turnout! With the help of our user-friendly online editor, the possibilities when making your own newspaper are endless!

 

Happiedays make your own newspaper retirement
Happiedays make your own newspaper

A checklist for your farewell party

  • Date and Time
  • Venue
  • How do you want your guests to RSVP?
  • Type of party: casual drinks, a dance party, a posh dinner…
  • Gift tip: It’s always a good idea to give your guests a gift tip, or to let them know what you’ve been saving up for. This makes it easier for everyone involved. You can also come up with a fun and playful way of mentioning the type of gifts you’d rather not receive.

For a more extensive checklist or for more invitation tips, take a look at our checklist for your unique party invitation on our blog.