He said he didn't have any hobbies, not that he didn't have a life.
Retirement gift ideas needed
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AZjeff
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A dog.
Cash or a gift card to the nicest restaurant in town. Personally, I don’t want trinkets or a clock, I’ve got enough stuff in my house and am far from retirement. It’s nice of you to do something for him, especially if you aren’t the owner.
I'd be happiest if you gave me a high quality framed pic of my co-workers.
Me? I'd want a gift, not a gift card or $300 cash. Cash means you used no effort and a gift card indicates, this is where/how I want you to spend money.
The reality is that not everyone is on the same page and no one really knows what the best gift is.
Me? I'd want a gift, not a gift card or $300 cash. Cash means you used no effort and a gift card indicates, this is where/how I want you to spend money.
The reality is that not everyone is on the same page and no one really knows what the best gift is.
Cash is king with a card.
A retirement party ?
I worked with some people where a party would have been 'after' they retired .... just kidding.
I worked with some people where a party would have been 'after' they retired .... just kidding.
Cash, and maybe find some item from the work place that you could frame ànd have everyone sign it.
Always a tough call this.
I've been going the 'consumables' route lately. A pound or three of coffee beans. A selection of jams. A suite of car care products.
A restaurant gift card. A gas card. A gift card at a sharpening shop.
As we get older, we need plaques and mantle clocks less and less though I love 'em. Who doesn't own an excess of coffee mugs?
A locally made picture frame of unique design. Grips for a pistol.
I've been going the 'consumables' route lately. A pound or three of coffee beans. A selection of jams. A suite of car care products.
A restaurant gift card. A gas card. A gift card at a sharpening shop.
As we get older, we need plaques and mantle clocks less and less though I love 'em. Who doesn't own an excess of coffee mugs?
A locally made picture frame of unique design. Grips for a pistol.
Retired.....no clocks needed
Nobody else finds it sad that a man, in retirement age, has no hobbies? I find that depressingly sad, tbh. I hope he has some hobbies.
Heck, I have probably 5 serious hobbies, and another 10 collateral hobbies, any of which a nice $200-300 gift toward would make me pretty happy.
I think a gift card or cash, might be okay if you have no other options but it just screams of laziness or thoughtlessness. Of the two, cash would be far better. I personally loathe gift cards. If it's thoughtless, make it cash. They are worse than cash and force me to use them fast in a narrow manner I might not like.
Here's a few ideas if you are really stumped in the $300 range.
1. 10 one ounce silver coins from around the world.
2. A nice wrist watch, engraved.
3. A simple engraved pump shotgun. I got one for a employee once. It was a hit.
4. A few nice bottles of different liquor, bourbon, rum, gin, vodka, maybe a nice small antique bar for the house.
5. A nice gas grill and set of tools, propane tank, etc.
6. Fishing rod.
7. Nice comfy chair.
8. Set of binos
9. Nice rifle scope.
10. TV.
11. Subscription to beer or wine deliveries for a year.
12. Annual pass to national and state parks.
13. Kayak and life vest.
14. Tools. Or a tool chest. Or both.
Surely the dude must have some interests?
GON
$100 Site Donor 2024
People really seem to like these. Get the blade engraved with his name and other relevant information. Should be within your budget.
I’m sure some would be quite happy, me I’d view it as a white elephant. I’d have to dust it—but not touch it. I have enough sentimental things that my heirs are going to throw out when I’m gone.
But maybe he’d be quite happy to get this, I’ve always known myself to be the odd one in the room.
I would agree. I wonder if the stresses of life got to him. That or he just isn’t admitting to them, maybe he plays his cards close to his chest, for whatever reason.
I like your idea of the shotgun, that’s something I wouldn’t mind.
Beer or wine subscription could be touching, although I think you have be careful, if he’s a meat and potatoes guy, exotics might be unappreciated—if he has fine tastes already, then it’s a bit like getting a jam of the month club membership.Personally when I retire I’d be happy with lunch on the company dime, followed by a ceremonial handing over of my badge, with a stern “don’t come back!” as I’m escorted out the door.
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