9 Goodbye Gifts for Coworkers That Will Resonate

These farewell gift ideas make perfect goodbye gifts for coworkers…and will keep them thinking about you even after they are gone.

Merriam-Webster Gold Desk Dictionary

Whether your soon-to-be former colleague is a writer or just a wordsmith, a classy dictionary looks great on any desk, regardless of profession. This is a great gift to have the entire crew chip in…or look like a hero all on your own. Sure, every word is a Google search away, but the power of a physical dictionary cannot be underestimated.

 

gold-dictionaryRetro Manual Iron Typewriter

Put this retro typewriter on any desk as a top farewell gift idea and just watch the conversation unfold. This stately decorative piece will be appreciated by your work friend. It’s refined, elegant and just cheeky enough to exude cool.

 

iron-typeYoga Fan: Practice Guide For Everyday

Everyone’s life can benefit from yoga. This bound yoga book is a great gift that is highly portable and incredibly useful. It’s a perfect addition to any desk or top drawer. Odds are your former coworker will use it…and use it often.
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Bake-A-Bone The Original Dog Treat Maker

A great farewell gift for a friend at work who owns a dog is this dog treat maker. It benefits every dog owner, and most of all, the furry four-legged puppy. Now anybody can make wholesome and natural treats in their own kitchen without any special add-ons. Connect with a person’s pet, and they’ll be more likely to think about you in the future.
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Wine Enthusiast Wine Cork Board Kit

When you can take something that’s practical at work and give it a cool twist, you’ve hit a home run. This cork…literal cork…cork board is so neat that you might as well order two out of the gate: one as a goodbye gift to a colleague and one for YOU.

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Cozyna 16oz Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug

Coffee mugs and water bottles are a dime a dozen, but you want to send your ex-coworker on his or her way in style. These awesome insulated mugs are good looking, functional and will keep drinks successfully hot or cold. When it comes to farewell gift ideas you can’t go wrong with this universal crowd pleaser.

Bonus idea: Vintage Polaroid camera

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3-in-1 Portable Easel and Whiteboard

Part display, part function, this portable easel is a great way for people to display things on their desk. Whether it’s a chart with “important” numbers or a picture of their family, multipurpose goodbye gifts are always a safe way to go.

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Troika Ready 4 Take Off Helicopter Paperweight

It’s hard to find a paperweight for your desk that is professional yet cool. This metallic helicopter does the trick, bringing in some color and class.
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Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

With the amount of time most of us spend staring at our computer screens at work it’s very easy to burn our eyes out. This desk lamp looks great when its off and it’s even better when it is on, balancing the light in the room and helping preserve the vision of someone who needs it to make a buck.
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