What on Earth Do You Buy for a Leaving or Retirement Gift? (Hint: Not Another Voucher)

It happens every time someone at work leaves.
The email goes round: “We’re doing a collection for Janet’s leaving gift ...any ideas?”
And that’s when the panic sets in.

You want to get them something nice, meaningful, even, but the collective office imagination rarely stretches beyond a garden centre voucher, a bottle of prosecco, or a plant that’ll be dead by next Thursday.

Let’s face it, buying a leaving or retirement gift is an Olympic sport of awkwardness. You’ve known Dave from Accounts for ten years, but all you really know is that he likes coffee and occasionally says “living the dream” in a tone that suggests he definitely isn’t.

So what do you get someone who’s off to spend their days “taking it easy” (aka doing DIY badly and moaning about daytime TV)?

Enter: The Caricature 

Forget the gift vouchers and forget the half-hearted box of chocolates. A caricature is the perfect mix of funny, personal, and totally unique.

You can include their quirks, their favourite hobbies, their beloved dog, and that one thing they never lived down at the Christmas party. It’s sentimental without being soppy, and everyone in the office can chip in — which means you’ll look thoughtful and financially responsible.

Why it Works

Because it’s not another “Thanks for everything” card gathering dust on the mantelpiece. It’s a proper keepsake that gets a laugh, a tear, and a prime spot on the wall.

In Summary:

• It’s fun.

• It’s personal.

• It’s the only leaving gift that won’t end up re-gifted next year.

So next time someone’s heading for greener pastures (or just the golf course), skip the stress, get everyone together, chip in a few quid each, and let us create a caricature that’ll have the whole office in stitches.

Order yours now at www.stephssketches.co.uk
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