"Wir bedauern ihr Ausscheiden und danken ihr für die stets guten Leistungen"
Category: Closing Formula (Thanks)
Meaning
Closing formula grade 2.
How to read this wording in context
Closing language is voluntary in Switzerland and varies between employers. Compare thanks, regret and future wishes as a complete ending rather than treating one missing element as automatic proof of a negative assessment.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "Wir bedauern sein Ausscheiden sehr und danken ihm für stets sehr gute Leistungen", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 2. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"Wir bedauern sein Ausscheiden sehr und danken ihm für stets sehr gute Leistungen"Sources
- arbeitszeugnis.de
Swiss employment-reference context
Swiss guidance says a full work reference should clearly cover duties, performance, and behavior, and that ambiguous coded messages are not permitted. The decoder explains common interpretations but cannot determine whether a specific reference is legally valid.
Read SECO's official work-reference FAQWhat to do if the wording seems wrong
Check that this positive or neutral phrase is consistent with the duties, achievements and behavior described elsewhere. If an important part of your work is missing or contradicted, ask the employer for a factual review before relying on the automated grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Wir bedauern ihr Ausscheiden und danken ihr für die stets guten Leistungen" mean in a work reference? +
Closing formula grade 2.
What grade does "Wir bedauern ihr Ausscheiden und danken ihr für die stets guten Leistungen" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 2 (good). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 2 (good).