Farewell Gift Ideas?

[dynogrl]

I have a long term staff member that is leaving next week.  The organisation is buying her a gift (amount hasn't been decided yet).

I don't have a great relationship with this woman but I am mindful she has been here forever and deserves a nice gift. I just have NO idea what to get her!!

HELP 😐

[dynogrl]

I've got a plan...I've just been told that there is a Royal Doultan factory outlet near work....I'm going there this afternoon.  I'm thinking a nice crystal vase!

[azureline**]

Nice idea or if she drinks tea, a nice cup, saucer and plate set

[cat_mioux]

I was a designated gift buyer for a staff member who left. But I was very friendly with her. I took her shopping with me and she chose 2 pairs of gold earrings with the money collected. I took a photo of her holding the earrings and showed everyone at work.

But if you don't know her very well, that's going to be a little uncomfortable.

Standard farewell gifts:

Flowers

A tasteful vase

Glass bowl

Decent wine or champagne glasses.

[not_an_eloi]

how much do management wanta' spend 

[givemeaspell]

how long is "forever".  At my previous employer we referred to a scale, eg less than 12 months $50, 12 - 2 years $100, 2-5 years $200 and so on.  If someone had been there for over 20 years and was retiring management would put on a farewell lunch and also buy a present.  I think a vase is a lovely idea, we got a vase for someone from Tiffany it was beautiful.  Why would they knock the watch on the head?  $$$??  It also depends on where u work, sometimes spending money on such thing is frowned upon.

[dynogrl]

well I got her a beautiful waterford crystal jug....cost $100 reduced from $399

I will get her a nice bunch of flowers too.....

Budget was tricky as I wasnt given a budget, just told to get whatever!  I hate that!

I was sorely tempted to buy stuff for myself ...there was the most stunning set of two wine glasses reduced to $29.  I resisted.

I would've got them for her but I am unsure if she drinks wine 

[janeababe]

Gawd, i hope no one ever buys me a vase.

Sorry, but you asked for help, then you rush out and buy a vase!  erk.. boring, dull, sits in a cupboard until someone ELSE buys her flowers!

Well, done now... so I wish you  (and her) all the best.

[janeababe]

oh dear...foot in mouth disease and I do appologise... you said JUG (not vase)
im very sorry dynogirl...

dont know why i had it in my head you said vase.

A jug, on the other hand is a useful gift.  Hope she gets enjoyment from it.

*slinks away slowly with tail between legs in a very cowdarly manner *  :_|

[dynogrl]

but I didnt buy her a vase, I bought her a jug 😉

[dynogrl]

LOL....

I had to rush and get her something today so I can put a chq rec through tomorrow...I want my $100 back asap!   I can't wait 2 weeks for the bookkeeper to pay me my money LOL