55+ Professional Out of Office Retirement Messages
November 14, 2025
The out-of-office retirement message is that quiet note you write when work is finally no longer your main calendar event. It’s practical, sure, but it also says something small and human before the inbox goes still.
Quick Jump
Short Out-Of-Office Retirement Messages
Out of the office, this time for good. If you need something, you’ll have to ask someone still counting workdays.
I’m no longer checking this inbox, mostly because I don’t have to anymore. Retirement looks good so far.
Gone fishing. Or reading. Or doing nothing at all. Either way, not here.
This inbox is now retired too. For urgent things, maybe don’t.
Not available. Finally.
The office chair has a new owner. I’ve moved on to slower mornings and longer lunches.
Out-Of-Office Retirement Messages for Colleagues & Coworkers
Hey team, this is it. My last log-out. You’ve got this place handled; probably better without my coffee spills.
If you’re reading this, I’m already off the grid (and hopefully nowhere near a spreadsheet). Thanks for the laughter, the chaos, the donuts.
I’m officially unavailable for meetings, reports, and surprise deadlines. It’s been a ride. Keep it weird.
Not in the office. Not planning to be. Thanks for the years, the chats, the noise. You made it worth the Monday mornings.
This was fun, really. But now I’ll be timing my naps instead of project milestones.
Funny Out-Of-Office Retirement Messages
I’m out of the office permanently. Try shouting into the void; it has about the same response time.
Currently testing the theory that retired people lose track of what day it is. Early results are promising.
If this is work-related, that’s adorable. I’m retired.
Auto-reply generated by someone who doesn’t own work shoes anymore.
This account has transitioned into “nap mode.” Expect no further updates.
Gone to pursue my lifelong dream of not checking email.
Retired and recharging; possibly forever.
Out-Of-Office Retirement Messages for Boss
Boss duties officially transferred to… whoever raised their hand last. I’ll be unreachable and unapologetic about it.
This is the final sign-off from your once-boss. No meetings, no memos, just mornings that start whenever.
I’ve retired. Please redirect your questions to someone still brave enough to open Excel.
Leadership now available in the next tab over. I’m in a hammock somewhere, pretending I don’t remember my password.
No longer your boss, just someone who finally turned off notifications. Handle things your way; it’s your turn now.
My new team involves a coffee mug, a newspaper, and silence before 10 a.m. Good luck out there.
Out-Of-Office Retirement Messages When Leaving Feels Harder Than Expected
I thought leaving would be simple. Turns out, hitting “send” on this message took three tries. Still; time to go.
Packing up took longer than expected. Every drawer had something that didn’t belong to me but somehow did.
It’s strange closing the laptop for good. There’s always one last thing, but this time I’m letting it be.
I keep thinking I’ll check back in next week. But there won’t be a next week, at least not like before.
This message took longer to write than my first project here. Guess I wasn’t in a rush after all.
The office hum fades slower than I thought it would. But it’s quiet now. Time to log off.
