New Job Gifts That Don't Suck
Fresh start. New badge. Same existential dread but in a different building.
Why This Matters
Starting a new job is equal parts exciting and terrifying. They've got new names to remember, a new coffee machine to figure out, and approximately 47 logins to set up. While everyone else is giving them generic 'good luck!' vibes, you can give them something that acknowledges the beautiful disaster of week one. Because nothing says 'I believe in you' like a gift that also says 'this is going to be chaos.'
Gift Ideas
- +A survival kit for corporate onboarding
- +A notebook labeled 'Things No One Will Tell Me'
- +Premium snacks for inevitable desk lunches
- +A 'New Job Who Dis' coffee mug
- +A tiny plant that's hard to kill (like them)
Perfect For
- The friend starting fresh somewhere new
- The recent grad entering the workforce
- The career changer brave enough to pivot
- Anyone escaping a toxic workplace
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I give a new job gift?
- Before their first day or during week one. After that, the 'new job' energy fades and it gets weird. Strike while the anxiety is fresh.
- What's a good new job gift under $25?
- Anything that makes their desk feel less sterile or gets them through afternoon slumps. Think: quality snacks, a funny mug, or a desk toy that won't get them fired.
- Is it weird to give a gift for someone leaving for a new job?
- That's more of a farewell gift situation, but there's definitely overlap. Check out our farewell section too—sometimes you need both energies.
- What if the new job is with a competitor?
- Get them something that subtly roasts their choice while still being supportive. Bonus points if it's a branded item from your company 'so they never forget.'