"Wir wünschen ihm für die Zukunft viel Erfolg"
Category: Closing Formula (Wishes)
Meaning
CRITICAL: 'Much success' without 'continued' implies the person had no success so far. This is a downgrading phrasing, even though it sounds positive in everyday language.
A nearby wording to compare
Compare this with "Wir wünschen ihm auf dem weiteren Berufs- und Lebensweg alles Gute und weiterhin viel Erfolg", assessed as Swiss grade 1 rather than 3. The change in wording illustrates why modifiers and sentence structure matter.
"Wir wünschen ihm auf dem weiteren Berufs- und Lebensweg alles Gute und weiterhin viel Erfolg"Switzerland vs. Germany
This phrase is rated grade 3 (sufficient) in Switzerland, and grade 4 (adequate) in Germany. In Switzerland, this phrase is rated better than in Germany.
Background: In Switzerland, "good" is the norm qualification (Labour Court Zurich), while in Germany, "satisfactory" (grade 3) is the statistical average (BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13).
Variants
- "Wir wünschen ihr für die Zukunft alles Gute und Erfolg"
Sources
- zeugnisprofi.com
- rueden.de Arbeitsrecht
- verlingo.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 FAQNote
One of the most well-known Zeugniscode phrases. Should be prominently featured in any decoder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Wir wünschen ihm für die Zukunft viel Erfolg" mean in a work reference? +
CRITICAL: 'Much success' without 'continued' implies the person had no success so far. This is a downgrading phrasing, even though it sounds positive in everyday language.
What grade does "Wir wünschen ihm für die Zukunft viel Erfolg" correspond to in Switzerland? +
In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 4 (adequate).
What does "Wir wünschen ihr für die Zukunft alles Gute und Erfolg" mean in a work reference? +
CRITICAL: 'Much success' without 'continued' implies the person had no success so far. This is a downgrading phrasing, even though it sounds positive in everyday language.