My boss of 4.5 years is moving on to another organization and I'd really like to buy her a nice going-away gift but I'm not sure what to buy. As I said, we've worked together for 4.5 years and I really like her; she's been a great mentor and manager. She has pretty expensive taste although I don't think she'd expect me to buy her something so expensive. Still, I want to buy her something nice. Any suggestions? I'm stumped! I'd appreciate any help. Thanks! :)
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Please go to the website www.thingsremembered.com. There are many nice gift items for business and executive ideas. Good luck and have fun shopping.
Agnes
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Agnes Wischer on
5/9/2012 3:59:58 PM
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i would suggestion a paperweight which she could treasure and use on her desk for the new position - i have two special items on my desk from past friends that i have taken with me over the years to different positions and it always makes me smile to remember them whenever I look at the statute...................hope you have taken pics of both of you for your album so that you can look back and remember her!!!
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sylvia frey on
5/9/2012 2:06:15 PM
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I had two unusual potted plants in my office that had beautiful deep purple blooms on them which my former manager admired very much the whole time she worked with me. When she left, I gave her one of the plants and she was so excited about having it. A year after she left, she e-mailed me a picture of the flower blooming and told me that each time she sees the plant she thinks of me. I told her mine other plant had died and she even rooted me a piece of it and is sending the new plant back to me. You might have something your boss has admired and could give to them as a reminder of who you were. I hope this helps you.
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Anonymous on
5/9/2012 12:39:24 PM
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What about an art glass paperweight. Something really nice like Murano or handblown glass if she likes nice things. You can often find beautiful ones in museum giftshops or online. Here's a link to some examples. She could keep on her desk and would think of you every time she looked at it:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=blown+glass+paperweights&tag=googhydr-20&index=garden&hvadid=12965791435&hvpos=2t3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17443200551253814117&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_7kwt0qyrii_b
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cheereeo on
5/9/2012 12:36:48 PM
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I agree with the suggestion for a nice item from Things Remembered, i.e., desk clock or pen set or perhaps a donation to your boss's favorite charitable organization if you know what it might be. A hand-written note thanking her for her mentoring would also be very nice.
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Audrey Cantley on
5/9/2012 11:57:46 AM
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I would give her something engraved from the shop Things Remembered. They have an assortment of options.
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Cathy Nelson on
5/9/2012 11:48:13 AM
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Thanks, everyone! These are awesome ideas! Your posts made me think of some things I know she really likes and I have a number of ideas now that I can use to put together a great gift. I especially like the ideas of sending flowers to arrive on her first day so I'm definitely going to do that. Thanks again!!!
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Anonymous on
5/9/2012 11:25:38 AM
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It is the sentiment that counts. Perhaps take a picture of those she worked closest with, you included, and put in a complementary frame.
It is a very thoughtful gift.
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Need to Refresh on
5/9/2012 11:21:23 AM
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Does she collect items such as Willow Tree figurines, Boyds Bears, Precious Moments or some other specific item of interest? Perhaps something like that commemorating her position would be a remembrance she could keep.
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Anonymous on
5/9/2012 11:05:41 AM
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Are you good at any crafts--the classy kind--you could make her something. Or maybe there's a shop that sells good quality crafts that you could give a gift certificate for. I like the idea of a card and flowers at her new job. You can say how much you appreciated her, and support her move.
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Anonymous on
5/9/2012 11:03:52 AM
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You said she has been like a mentor to you. Successories (www.successories.com) has lots of motivational type items. Why not buy her something that applies to a mentor or mentions teamwork? (I didn't look through the entire site to find this.) If you get a small framed item, she can put it on her desk at her new job and when she looks at it, she will think of you.
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Cindy Brock on
5/9/2012 11:03:41 AM
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I will be upfront about this, I sell these products, disclosure said, they are wonderful and make great gifts and I would be happy to customize a special giftbasket just for you, in your budget, with items which can be picked to help her 'relax' as she transitions into her new role.
Tops items I am thinking of:
FC5 Ultra-Hydrating Hand Crème
"Ultra lightweight formula moisturizes hands, leaving them feeling soft and supple."
https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=7388&menuId=233&withLinks=1
Energy fizz tabs
"High-energy fizz sticks help promote alertness and enhance cognitive performance and also help promote endurance and enhance motor performance. Contains antioxidants. Contains an adaptogenic blend combined with B vitamins and chromium to help boost energy..."
https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=2077&menuId=268&withLinks=1
Fit chews - Chocolate
"An ideal on-the-go snack, this bite-size treat helps control cravings while keeping energy levels sustained. (30 chews)..."
https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=2068&menuId=268&withLinks=1
Herbal Muscle Massage Pain Relieving Gel
"This pain-relieving gel heats and soothes tired muscles, helping to provide temporary, penetrating pain relief of minor muscle aches and pains. Contains menthol and eucalyptus..."
https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=2941&menuId=268&withLinks=1
Shea Butter Hand & Body Lotion
"Moisturizes and nourishes dry skin with its luxurious, non-greasy texture. Soothes and softens as it leaves hands pleasantly scented with Arbonne's Shea Butter fragrance."
https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=9712&menuId=244&withLinks=1
Arbonne Aromassentials Awaken Rejuvenating Body Mist
"Spray on the essence of the holidays ? enthusiasm ? with this uplifting blend that rejuvenates yourself and your senses. Proprietary Blend: Awaken Essential Oil Blend. Key Ingredients: Clover, ginseng and birch extracts (and smells good and helps keep mosquitos away!)"
https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=7085&menuId=275&withLinks=1
If you are in NYC, I would even deliver basket for free.
Julie
www.wellnesstraveler.myarbonne.com
917-861-0989
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Julie Arnheim on
5/9/2012 11:00:55 AM
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One option to consider.......giving her a nice card with heartfelt sentiments when she leaves........THEN sending a pretty little bouquet for her desk to the new job the first day/week she's there. That would guarantee her reaching out to you after she's started there & keep the connection going.
Bosses that you really love working for are few & far between - hope you can keep in touch with her as you never know what opportunities there may be in the future to work with her again.
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Anonymous on
5/9/2012 10:34:35 AM
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If your boss travels at all, personalized luggage tags are a great gift. Pottery Barn has them as well as many other sites like Things remembered.
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Kelly Fritsch on
5/9/2012 10:32:15 AM
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If you can upload a photo and give a description of her doing something, we have used www.GiveAcaricature.com for many retirement and going away presents. They can draw your person in a setting described by you and frame it. Sometimes we have had co-workers sign in the matting and it makes for a nice presentation and something they can take with them to their next endeavor.
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Julie Minegar Stasi on
5/9/2012 10:31:54 AM
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I would get her a gift certificate perhaps to her favorite restaurant or a nice massage package.
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Terwa on
5/9/2012 10:31:02 AM
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Does she wear scarves? Maybe a nice scarf. Scarves are almost always a nice gift. If not, then maybe a gift certificate to a nice department store. Does she have any hobbies. If so, perhaps something to do with one of her hobbies. Hope that helps!
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Anonymous on
5/9/2012 10:30:21 AM
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How about a very nice pen? I have also done a very nice, tasteful coaster set (if you know her tastes).
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Dee Dee Heffernan on
5/9/2012 10:30:03 AM
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