I need some ideas for a retirement gift, I have a guy on my team that is retiring and I'd like to get him something in the $200-$300 range. He's retiring from a blue collar technician role, no real hobbies that I know of. Any suggestions for something that would be universally appreciated?
Retirement gift ideas needed
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Fuzzy slippers. No, I agree with walterjay, a gift card is a very good choice. Don't waste money on a gift unless you know the person will truly enjoy it. For example, never give a watch enthusiast a watch. In addition to the gift card you may want to also give a more personal token like a custom mug. The ladies seem to like chocolate. That's what I'll get for the mustachioed HR lady* when I finally get rid, I mean when she finally retires. $500 worth of Belgian truffles for her to choke on. 
*I kid about her a lot. She's adorable in her own abrasive way. I have also no way of knowing who or what is going to replace her eventually. You never truly know what you've had until it's gone.
*I kid about her a lot. She's adorable in her own abrasive way. I have also no way of knowing who or what is going to replace her eventually. You never truly know what you've had until it's gone.
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You make it sound like you own a football or baseball franchise.
Cash is always preferred or a gift card from a business he buys from." Team " = Corporate speak . It's everywhere these days .You make it sound like you own a football or baseball franchise.
If he doesn't have hobbies, he needs one. Cabela's gift certificate?
Maybe just get him a fist full of Powerball tickets and wish him well.
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$200-300 cash. 
I gave a friend cash for a wedding once with a note reminding her of how we had the cash/ gift card discussion years ago and that I’d rather them just use it how they need/ want vs. me getting them a toaster that could very well sit in a closet unused.
I gave a friend cash for a wedding once with a note reminding her of how we had the cash/ gift card discussion years ago and that I’d rather them just use it how they need/ want vs. me getting them a toaster that could very well sit in a closet unused.
Just get him a fishing rod, tackle box, fishing vest, and hat, and his wife will be happier for it. Maybe add waders with holes.
We give a choice between a $200 gift card for a store of their choice or a rocking chair from Cracker Barrell.
Get him a nice Howard Miller wall clock.
A 3/4" diameter Nut and Bolt.
If you don't know what he does with his spare time or what he likes, a Costco gift card seems like a good idea. I think you can even buy gas with it!
Decent of oyu to do something for him.
Decent of oyu to do something for him.
Does he wear a wristwatch.
Cash is good, unless you really want to buy something-then a gas card to a national Top Tier gas station is always good too. For those retirement travel plans!
I received a wristwatch as a retirement gift from the senior management. A nice chunky diver's watch, in stainless steel of course.
My staff bought me a framed mural showing my interests and career as a street scene. They knew me far better than I would have thought. I was quite touched by it.
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