5 Gifts to Make Your Coworker Smile on Their Farewell
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Saying goodbye to a coworker can feel bittersweet. You want to give them something that shows you care without being cheesy or forgettable.
The right farewell gift can make them smile, remind them of good times at work, and maybe even be something they’ll actually use in their next chapter.
5 farewell gift Ideas for coworker
1. “Time Capsule” Box
Create a literal time capsule filled with memories, predictions, and personal touches from your team. Include items like a team photo, a letter to “future you,” an inside joke object (like a broken stapler if that’s a thing), or a list of “Top 5 Quotes You Always Said.”
This is more than just a memory box — it captures a specific era in your coworker’s life. They can open it years later and feel like they stepped back into that time with your team.
Making Process: Use a small wooden or metal box. Each team member contributes one item and a sealed note with a date on it (“Open on your 5th work anniversary at your new job”). Decorate the box or leave it minimalist — up to your coworker’s taste.
Price: $25 – $50
2. Custom “Ex-Coworker” Action Figure
Design a fun, 3D-printed mini action figure of your coworker — complete with accessories that represent their quirks or job role. If they’re known for coffee addiction? Add a tiny coffee cup. Always fixing the printer? Add a mini printer accessory.
This isn’t just hilarious — it’s a display-worthy desk trophy they’ll never see coming.
Where To Get It: Services like Hero Forge (for custom figurines), Etsy sellers who specialize in 3D printed portraits, or local makerspaces.
Price: $60 – $120
3. A Digital “Roast & Toast” Video Montage
A funny yet heartfelt farewell video where each team member gives a “roast and toast” — one playful jab about the coworker, followed by a genuine compliment or memory. It’s entertaining, emotional, and way more personal than a group card.
They can watch it any time they need a reminder that they mattered.
Making Process: Use tools like Tribute, Canva Video Editor, or iMovie. Ask coworkers to submit short 30-second videos. Compile, add subtitles, and background music for flair.
Price: $0 – $15 (just time and effort unless you hire a video editor)
4. Custom Map of Their Commute — With Easter Eggs
Take a minimalist city map of their daily commute and mark special locations with tiny inside jokes, stickers, or phrases: “Where you always beat traffic,” “The coffee shop that drained your wallet,” “That one pothole you cursed every day.”
It turns an ordinary experience into an art piece.
Where To Get It: Order a custom-printed map from Mapiful, Grafomap, or Etsy — then personalize it with annotations by hand or digitally before printing.
Price: $30 – $60
5. “New Job Spell Kit” – Satirical Magic Kit
A tongue-in-cheek gift that plays off the idea of needing magic to survive the next job. Include things like:
- A “Potion of Patience” (lavender tea)
- “Crystal of Clarity” (chunk of amethyst or quartz)
- “Anti-BS Shield” (mirror keychain)
- “Spell to Block Meetings” (blank post-it note)
Funny, weird, and genuinely useful. Great for a coworker with a sense of humor.
Making Process: Use a small gift box or pouch. Buy quirky items from local stores or online, label them creatively, and print a small “spell guide” booklet.
Price: $15 – $35
