Starting a new job is an exciting time for anybody. There are new opportunities, brand-new experiences, and hopefully a change of lifestyle to accommodate for a new salary and hours. As with any other celebration, a new job is a great time to give someone a gift, so that you can show them how happy you are for the occasion. Here are five gifts for somebody who is starting a new job.
A voucher for some new clothes
New job, new wardrobe! Starting a new job is not the ideal time to be shopping for all new clothes; there can be a period between one job’s pay period ending and the other one beginning, so its important to save money where you can when changing jobs. That’s why, as your friend, it could be a great idea for you to grab a voucher for your friend to be able to treat themselves to a wardrobe refresh in time for their brand-new opportunity.
A supportive chair
If your friend is going to be working from home, they might not have considered that they are going to need a comfortable and supportive office chair. Generally when businesses carry out their office space planning they know that everybody needs to have supportive equipment that is suitable for passing health and safety, to provide repetitive strain injuries or back and neck concerns. If you want to get your friend a larger gift that is going to make a huge difference to their working day, an ergonomic chair is a fantastic suggestion.
A docking station
Something that is always overlooked when starting a New Job is knowing when and how often you are going to be able to charge your phone, and any other equipment such as a smartwatch. There’s nothing worse than being halfway through your day and your watch or phone dying! A docking station gives them the opportunity to charge multiple items at once, without worrying about having to remember to take a charging cable back and forth every day.
A whole new set of stationery
There are so many ways to personalise your friend’s stationery to make it special and memorable. You can choose a special quote, pen, or colour scheme to fit their personality and style. When it comes to selecting something to write on, there is no wrong choice. Whether it’s a reminder to take their break, a quick note to the boss or just a few words to let them know you miss them, you can decide something that suits your friend’s style.
A brand-new lunch box
If the person in your life is going to be going into the office every day, they are going to need to pack themselves lunches so that they don’t need to rely on going out and buying food multiple times a week. The utensils and equipment for packing lunch could easily be forgotten about by your friend as they are caught up in the excitement of their new job, so a new lunch box is a touching gift to show them that you are thinking of their needs. Bonus points if it looks like it came straight from the 90s!
A final bonus gift, if their new job does not require them to be in the office every day, a new mug for their coffee is perfect for showing that you care about their daily routine and want to make it as easy as possible for them. A new coffee mug can be used every day without fail, so it’s a great gift for a person who likes their routine to be as smooth as possible.
Have you ever bought a gift for someone who is starting a new job? What did you buy them? Share some inspiration in the comments below.
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