What to write

What to write in a retirement card for your dad

A retiring dad doesn't always want a fuss, so keep it warm and a little understated — thank him for the graft and wish him the good stuff ahead.

Retirement messages for your dad

Happy retirement, Dad. After all those early starts, you've earned a lifetime of lie-ins. Enjoy every one.
Thank you for working so hard for all of us, Dad. Now the time's yours — go and make the most of it.
So proud of you, Dad. Here's to slow mornings, long lunches, and absolutely no alarms. Happy retirement.
A career well done and a retirement well earned. Enjoy it, Dad — you've earned every minute.
Happy retirement, Dad. Go and do all the things work got in the way of. We're proud of you.

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What do you write in a retirement card for your dad?

A retiring dad doesn't always want a fuss, so keep it warm and a little understated — thank him for the graft and wish him the good stuff ahead. The strongest messages name one specific, true thing about them and say plainly how you feel — keep it short and it lands harder.

How long should a retirement message be?

One to three sentences is plenty. A short, specific line beats a long, generic paragraph — people remember the detail, not the word count.

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