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PhrasesResigning ProfessionallySpero che possiamo restare in contatto professionalmente.
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Spero che possiamo restare in contatto professionalmente.

I hope we can stay in professional contact.

Pronunciation

'Professionalmente' = pro-fes-syo-nal-MEN-teh. Six syllables; stress the fifth.

When to use it

Use this near the end of your resignation conversation to express a genuine desire to maintain the professional relationship. In Italy, this phrase opens the door to future collaboration, referrals and networking.

What it means

'Restare in contatto' (to stay in contact) is a warm Italian phrase for maintaining a professional connection. Adding 'professionalmente' (professionally) makes it clear this is not just a pleasantry but a genuine professional intention.

Variations

Le lascio il mio contatto LinkedIn.

I am leaving you my LinkedIn contact.

Concrete action; LinkedIn has grown significantly in Italian professional use

Mi farebbe piacere collaborare in futuro.

It would please me to collaborate in the future.

'Mi farebbe piacere' is a warm Italian conditional for expressing a wish

Sa dove trovarmi se dovesse avere bisogno di qualcosa.

You know where to find me if you should need anything.

Generous offer of future availability; leaves the door open for the employer

Mini Dialogue

Dipendente: Spero che possiamo restare in contatto professionalmente. Il settore è piccolo. Responsabile: Assolutamente. La seguirò con interesse nei suoi prossimi passi. Dipendente: Grazie. Le lascio il mio contatto LinkedIn? Responsabile: Sì, con piacere. Ci siamo già connessi?

Employee: I hope we can stay in professional contact. The sector is small. Manager: Absolutely. I will follow your next steps with interest. Employee: Thank you. Shall I leave you my LinkedIn contact? Manager: Yes, with pleasure. Are we already connected?

Cultural Note

Italian professional networks ('reti professionali') are fundamentally personal — built on 'conoscenze' (acquaintances) and recommendations rather than anonymous platforms. An Italian professional who leaves a company maintaining good relationships effectively expands their network, as former colleagues become future advocates.