The 10 Best Farewell Gifts For A Really Great Boss

It's a sad day when a boss you enjoy working for moves on and a thoughtful farewell gift will show them just how much you care.

Working for a boss who is overly demanding, unfair, nasty, and clueless is a nightmare, which can make our jobs so much more stressful and our workdays unbearable.

So when you are lucky enough to get a good boss to work under, you really appreciate it.

However, this makes it all the harder if they decide to leave for pastures new.

But don't let them go without letting them know how much you've enjoyed working with them, as a thoughtful leaving gift can send them on their way with a smile.

And whether that is a little something from you personally, or something bigger that the whole office pool together to buy, it's a really nice thing to do.

So check out the following list of farewell gift ideas for a great boss, and see if you can find something that would suit them.

1. A Nice Box Of Chocolates To Get Stuck Into

If your boss has a sweet tooth, then a lovely box of chocolates will be a great choice as a leaving gift.

And one that makes for a good gift is the Godiva Chocolatier Gold gift box.

As not only does this one contain a delicious assortment of chocolates, it also comes in a lovely gold box with a bow that is perfect for gift giving.

2. A Pen They Will Be Proud To Use

A really high quality ballpoint pen is not only great to use in the office and in meetings, it's also a bit of a status symbol.

And this can be really important to some bosses who like being top dog!

So getting everyone to chip in towards something like the Montblanc Pix ballpoint pen will ensure they go off to their next job with a gift they will be proud to show off.

3. A Reusable Notebook And Planner

One aspect of being a really great boss is to be able to plan ahead and make sure everything is well organised and structured so their team can reach their full potential.

Which means getting them a nice planner and organiser for their next job is a gift they will definitely appreciate.

And for something a little different, why not get them the Rocketbook Fusion smart reusable notebook.

As this one contains all the features they need in a planner, yet the pages can be wiped clean and reused over and over again, as well uploaded via an app on their phone to their Google cloud.

Which is very handy and good for the environment all in one go.

4. A Funny Mug That Tells Them Who The Boss Is

One of the most common office farewell gifts are mugs, so it would seem amiss not to include one here.

As they make the ideal small gift if you just want something to say thanks but without making too much fuss.

And there are a wealth of designs and messages you can go for, from funny like the one above, to heartfelt, all the way to downright rude, depending on your bosses sense of humour.

5. A Smart Mug To Keep Their Drinks Hot

If you want to get them a mug that is a bit more special, then how about gifting them an Ember smart mug.

As this is a mug where they can control the temperature of the drink inside via an app on their smartphone.

Which means even the busiest of bosses will never have a cup of coffee go cold on them again.

6. A Funny Decision Maker Paper Weight

Being the boss is tough, as you have to make big decisions every day that can affect everyone else in the office.

So if your boss tends to dither over making these tough decisions, why not get them the Natico decision maker paper weight as a farewell gift.

As this is a gift that will make them smile, and gives them a few more options when making a tight call in their next job than simply tossing a coin!

7. A Premium Leather Travel Wallet For Bosses On The Move

If your boss is the kind that has to travel all over the place for work, then getting them a farewell gift that they can use while doing it is a great idea.

And one such gift idea is to get them the Bellroy travel folio.

As this is a really high quality and great looking leather travel wallet that has compartments to keep their money, cards, passport, and boarding passes safe and sound.

8. A Stress Relief Doll To Take Out Their Frustrations On

Being the boss can be stressful at times, as the buck will always stop with you.

So a fun little farewell gift for a boss that has been known to lose their temper at times is to get them a Dammit stress relief doll.

As these dolls are designed to be thrown against walls, smashed against desks, twisted, pulled and punched without becoming damaged.

Which means they can relieve some much needed tension in their new job without taking it out on their staff!

9. A Pillow To Use When Taking A Sneaky Power Nap

One of the advantages of being the boss and having your own office is you can close the door, pull the blinds, and have some privacy.

And I'm sure some of them make the most of this by taking the opportunity to have the odd power nap during the day.

So if you suspect your boss has a cheeky nap on the sly during business hours, you could get them the Casper Sleep nap pillow as a goodbye gift.

As this small pillow is perfect for bringing into work in their bag and using while they recharge their batteries!

10. A Heartfelt Thank You Card

As well as a farewell gift, you'll want to send a good boss on their way by telling them how much you've appreciated everything they've done for you.

And there's no better way to do this than by writing it all down in a thank you card.

So pick out one that you think your boss will like, and write something inside that will make them smile when they read it.

Rounding Up

Losing a good boss is always a tough one.

However, letting them know how much you and the rest of the office thought of them in the shape of a lovely farewell gift is a great way to give them the right send off.

So I hope you've managed to get some ideas among this list of farewell gifts for a top boss that I've put together here.

And that your next boss turns out to be just as nice!