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Farewell gift ideas
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye - from team cards to meaningful keepsakes.
- Occasion
- Last working day
- Typical budget
- $11-$170
- Currency
- US dollars (indicative)
- Plan ahead
- 2-4 weeks for bulk or custom gifts
Gift ideas by budget (per person, approximate)
Budget
$11-$25
- A card signed by the whole team.
- A memory book with photos and messages.
- A box of snacks and a mug.
- A handwritten note from the manager.
Standard
$25-$80
- A framed team photo or a caricature.
- A gift card of $70.
- A personalised pen set or a diary.
- A farewell lunch.
Premium
$80-$170
- A watch or a bag.
- A custom piece of art or a framed quote.
- A farewell dinner with the team.
- A book set with notes from colleagues.
Gift suggestions and prices
Card signed by the team
$3-$6
The essential gesture.
Memory book with photos and messages
$17-$40
A keepsake for years.
Framed team photo or caricature
$25-$70
Personal and warm.
Personalised pen set or diary
$17-$50
Elegant and useful.
Gift card
$35-$100
Flexible for the next chapter.
Farewell lunch or dinner
$17-$50 per head
Time together matters.
Watch or bag
$80-$170
A premium token for long-serving colleagues.
Book set with notes from colleagues
$25-$70
Thoughtful and personal.
Benefits
- Makes people feel valued as individuals.
- Builds warm relationships and belonging.
- Remembered long after the day.
- Supports retention.
Tips for choosing and giving
- Ask what the person would like, including no public farewell.
- Collect messages privately and share them in a book or video.
- Keep contributions voluntary.
What to avoid
- Gossip or jokes at the person’s expense.
- Skipping the gesture for people who leave on difficult terms.
- Over-the-top spending.
Prices are indicative, in US dollars, and change with brand, quantity, season, and country - convert and adjust for your local market. Cash and cash-equivalent gifts are usually taxable for employees, and non-cash gifts above a yearly limit may be too in some countries; check the current rules with your finance or tax advisor.
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