How about, “your department wouldn’t be what it is now if not for your contributions?”
Thinking you’re looking for something that can be taken multiple ways?
Best wishes on your new role.
“We know where you live” ?
How about simply saying FU. Short, simple, and to the point. Why try to over think it.
Well ... bye!
“It’s been real, it’s been fun...”
I sincerely recommend that you do not commit anything to writing. You have no idea how it may come back to haunt you later. You also don’t know what contacts he has that could damage you in ways you may never trace back. Remember, Perry Mason is dead.
Living well is the best revenge.
“This place won’t be the same without you.”
“Good luck.”
Subtle retribution, while attractive emotionally, accentuates the negative feelings you hold inside yourself. Being magnanimous, while remaining appropriately bland, allows you to close the lid on those lingering recriminations.
JMO, naturally.
While “Thank God and Greyhound your gone.” might be tempting, don’t provide ANY ammunition for the other side.
Be neutral at worst. “Best wishes on your next effort / challenge / etc”.
Either seems to work in this case. I will think about other comments.
"Ceterum censeo 0bama esse delendam."
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
“Good luck in becoming a tire again!”
Arbeit macht frei........................
“I’m glad I’m not you.”
It is over. There is nothing to be gained by taking parting shots — just wish them the best and move on. You’ll be happier for it.
why bother? why not show some class, that you’re bigger than he. i faced the exact same situation not long ago. i got more respect for being nice than i ever would have being a snark..and he didn’t
“Don’t let the door hit ya where the dog shoulda bit ya” ?
Its business - never burn bridges. If you can’t say anything positive, say nothing at all, just sign your name.
It sounds like someone, somewhere in the company protected you. Do you really want to stir up necessary drama, make things difficult for your protector, and maybe get into trouble?
Simply write “Congratulations!” and sign it. While you write it, you can feel better by THINKING, “Yes, congratulations to me! I survived that jerk!”