Work Gifts Under $50
When you want to go big (but not suspiciously big).
Why Gifts Under $50
Fifty dollars says 'this person matters to me' without triggering an HR investigation into your relationship. This is boss gift territory. Retirement party territory. 'You saved my ass on that project and I'll never forget it' territory. These are the gifts that sit on desks for years, not the ones that end up in a drawer by January.
Perfect Occasions for $50 Gifts
- Boss Appreciation
- Retirement Parties
- Major Promotions
- Farewell Gifts
- Mentor Thank Yous
- Client Gifts
What You Can Get Under $50
- +Premium Drinkware
- +Framed Art
- +Executive Desk Items
- +Gift Bundles
- +Personalized Items
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is $50 too much for a coworker gift?
- For a random coworker? Probably—you'll make things weird. For your boss, a retiring colleague, or someone who literally saved your job? It's perfectly appropriate. Context is everything.
- What makes a $50 gift worth it over a $25 one?
- Quality and longevity. A $50 gift should feel substantial—better materials, nicer packaging, something that looks intentional on a desk for years. It's the difference between 'cute gift' and 'wow, they really thought about this.'
- Should I go in on a group gift instead?
- Group gifts are great for retirements and farewells—you can pool money for something bigger. For individual appreciation, a thoughtful $50 solo gift often means more than a $200 group gift where your name is one of fifteen on a card.
- What's appropriate for a boss gift?
- Something funny but not too edgy—your boss needs plausible deniability if their boss sees it. 'Leadership is just professional babysitting' might be too real. Stick to humor that punches up at corporate life, not at their management style.