You can’t give what you don’t have. So if you feel your boss doesn’t recognize your effort and great work, why not give your manager some appreciation? A thank you message is a great way to show appreciation to your manager. Even more, if they are great to work with and have impacted your career, they deserve some appreciation. Each day presents an opportunity to express gratitude to your manager. Unfortunately, most people fail to express their appreciation professionally.
Whether you are expressing gratitude for a recent promotion, support during a difficult assignment, or saying farewell, a personally written note is memorable and leaves a lasting impression. Here you will find reasons to consider sending a thank you note of gratitude to your manager and examples. So, get your creative juices flowing and thank your supervisor today.
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Reasons to send your manager a thank you note or show them some appreciation
- Assisting you with professional development or growth
- Providing support to help you navigate a challenge
- Introducing you to other professionals so you can expand your network
- Giving you a bonus or raise
- Assigning you to a special or stretch assignment
- Giving you a promotion
- Doing something nice for you or a coworker
- Being a great boss
- Taking the blame for something that was your fault
- National Boss’s Day
There are many reasons to say thank you to your manager. The above list is some of the appropriate reasons to thank your supervisor. But there are many more reasons to express gratitude. No matter how hard they may be on you or the unreasonable targets they often impose. So, set all that aside and celebrate with your manager.
Example thank you messages for your manager
“A good boss tolerates my complaints and still manages to say hello to me daily. Thank you for being one of the good managers!”
“Thank you, boss, for allowing me to work on such a critical project for the business. The support and advice you’ve given freely have helped me reach where I am today. I will do my best to honor the trust you’ve placed in me by giving my absolute 100% and doing great work.”
“Thank you so much for my recent raise. I’m excited for the recognition for my hard work and dedication. It encourages me to continue doing my best for you and the organization.”
“The effort you give daily and the time you freely offer both mean a lot to all of me. Thank you for being an amazing manager!”
“You make a hard job easy. Thank you for being the great manager and the kind person that you are!”
“It is a great pleasure to work with you because you are such a positive force in this office and my life. Thank you for everything!”
“I truly enjoy working with you and all that you have taught me. I never doubt that I have the best boss. Thank you!”
“Your dedication to my success doesn’t go unnoticed. So I wanted to thank you for everything that you do and everything you will do. I am so lucky you are my boss!”
“I don’t mind if 9 to 5 becomes 9 to 9 when spending time with a boss like you in the office. Thanks for making my work life enjoyable.”
“As a boss, you are highly motivational. But as a human being, you are so inspirational. Thank you so much!”
“Boss… you need a thank you. Because you have identified my skills, provided me with the guidance to develop them, and provide an opportunity to prove my worth in this organization.”
“Boss… nothing can be said that will ever convey the amount of gratitude I owe to you for showing me the right attitude makes a difference. You’ve helped me learn when to ask for help and how to show appreciation. Thank you.”
“Thank you for the additional responsibilities in our team. I know that others were interested in this opportunity, so I’m grateful that I was chosen. I can’t wait to expand my skill set and grow with the company under your leadership.”
“Great boss. Great leader. But what has meant more to me is you have also been an amazing mentor. So thank you for being those things and more!”
“I will always carry with me the lessons and advice you offered. So, with sincere gratitude, thank you!”
“Thank you doesn’t come close to showing my gratitude, but I will say it again because it is a start. Thank you for everything that you do!”
“Whether you believe it or not, I listen to everything that you say. I might not always do what you say, and sometimes I slack on following through, but please know that I’m always listening.”
“I’ve gone from being nothing to something. I have traveled a long journey under your guidance. Thank you, boss.”
“I am so touched by the kind words you said at the team meeting. I appreciate the shout-out and sharing how pleased you are with the work I’ve done this quarter. Because of your kind words, I am motivated to do even better next quarter!”
“Hi, Boss! When I’m at my worst, you really know how to bring out the best. Thank you for listening and making me feel heard. I am so appreciative to have been able to work alongside you.”
So there you have 20 example messages that say thank you to your manager. Hopefully, you found the perfect message to express your gratitude to your boss. However, remember that you should personalize the message with something specific. For example, mention something they taught you or the project they helped you with.
Last updated on December 1st, 2022 at 05:51 am
