Promotion Gifts for People Moving Up (and Out of Your Pay Grade)
They played the game. They won. Now roast them appropriately.
Why This Matters
Getting promoted is basically corporate natural selection. Your coworker clawed their way through performance reviews, navigated office politics, and somehow convinced leadership they're management material. Whether they earned it through pure talent or strategic lunch meetings, a promotion deserves recognition. Preferably something that reminds them where they came from before they start scheduling unnecessary check-ins.
Gift Ideas
- +A tiny throne for their desk
- +A 'New Title, Same Chaos' desk plate
- +Premium coffee because they can afford it now
- +A guide to pretending you know what you're doing
- +A stress ball shaped like their new responsibilities
Perfect For
- The coworker who finally got recognized
- The friend who's now technically your boss
- The overachiever who deserved it years ago
- The person who's about to learn what 'manager problems' means
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it weird to give a gift for a promotion?
- Not at all. They just leveled up in the corporate RPG. A small gift says 'I see you' without being weird about it. Just don't go overboard—you're congratulating them, not proposing.
- What if my coworker got promoted over me?
- Ouch. If you're genuinely happy for them, a thoughtful gift is classy as hell. If you're seething with rage? Maybe just sign the group card and work on your LinkedIn profile.
- Should I get my boss a gift for their promotion?
- Only if they're actually leaving your team (farewell vibes) or if you genuinely like them. Otherwise it can come across as brown-nosing. Read the room.
- How do I not make it awkward if they're now above me?
- Keep it light and funny. A self-deprecating joke gift that acknowledges the new dynamic is way better than pretending nothing changed.