After watching someone go through the lengthy, difficult process of getting a new job, it’s SO exciting to see them start prepping for their first day. It’s hard to figure out everything you need to make your space work when you’re starting a new job. Luckily, you can totally help them nail the transition by giving one of these new job gifts!
These gifts for a new job fit a variety of budgets and workspaces. Whether your friend has a cubicle or an office, they’ll def love one of these new job gift ideas!
A small gift is the perfect way to say, “Congratulations on your new job!” and these new (or first) job gifts include:
- Organization
- Cozy essentials
- Stress relief
- Motivation
Let’s dive into new job gifts in each of those categories, so you pick the best present!
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New Job Gifts 1: Organization Tools
Getting organized is a huge part of starting a new job, so organization gifts can be a BIG help! Here are a few organization new job gifts that will def help your friend!
A bag for everything
You never know what your friend will need when they’re at work all day- a cardigan to warm up, some makeup to freshen their look, or a coloring book to calm down.
No matter what, you can count on them using a bag big enough to store anything and everything they could possibly need when they leave for the day- which is why an “everything bag” is my fav gift for a new job!
If it’s in your budget, you can level up the bag by getting it monogrammed with your friend’s initials! That’s a great first job gift and a total “OMG you’re an adult” moment!
A fancy planner
If your friend doesn’t already have a planner she’s obsessed with, then you have to get her one!
These stunning planners are my personal fav! They have daily, weekly, and monthly spreads all in one, plus SO MANY beautiful cover options! You can also throw in some personalized stationary for them to really level up their work game!
If they already have a planner they love, get them a Yayday print-at-home planner sticker subscription! I look forward to my new monthly planner stickers every month- it’ll def brighten your friend’s workday!
A gorgeous wall calendar
The final organization themed new job gift is a wall calendar! I love this idea because it serves 2 purposes:
- Helps your friend get organized from day 1
- Adds some personality and fun to their office walls!
You can take the typical wall calendar up a notch by getting one of these handmade hanging clipboards to display it with!
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If your friend doesn’t need help in the organization dept (or you just want some more new job gift ideas), then let’s move onto the next category: cozy essentials!
New Job Gifts 2: Cozy essentials
By the time afternoon hits, I’m usually pretty desperate to retreat under a big blanket on my couch for the day. Help your friend beat an afternoon crash with these new job gifts to make their desk or office cozier!
Desk pillow (or blanket!)
Spending the day sitting in a desk chair is hard. Spending the day sitting in a desk chair with a cute pillow is much easier. I’m lowkey obsessed with this adorable macaron cushion! And, when no one’s looking, they can even sneak it up for a little mid day nap on their desk.
Another great way to add coziness is a fleece blanket to tuck under their desk and pull out when they need some extra workplace comfort!
Aromatherapy
When times get tough at work, aromatherapy is a great, subtle way to relieve stress. Give your friend a Lava Stone Diffuser bracelet and Lavender essential oil, so they can get a whiff of lavender whenever they need a meditative moment!
Chilly office survival kit
If your friend is Team Always Cold- or they’re working in a chilly office- then a great new job congratulations gift is a kit of cozy essentials that’ll also keep them warm.
Throw in the blanket I mentioned before, plus a sweatshirt (bonus points if it makes a statement like this gorgeous sweatshirt!) or a cardigan and a pair of comfy socks.
Then, your friend can stash the kit in a spare drawer or under their desk and easily pull it out whenever they get cold at their new job!
New Job Gifts 3: Stress relief
Regardless of if your friend loves or hates their new job, things are sure to get stressful at some point. When they do, make sure they’re prepared with workplace friendly stress relief- one of the best first job gifts you can give!
A small Zen Garden is perfect for any desk, and it’s a great way to help them let go of stress.
If your friend loves a good hot beverage, grab them a giant box of Stress Relief Tea. And top it off with a super fun mug– which is sure to give your friend a pick me up no matter what!
Finally, a colorful floor pillow is perfect for someone with an office to use for a 5-minute meditation during the day.
Your new job gift can totally help your friend sneak stress relief into their workday and make their workspace cuter!
New Job Gifts 4: Daily motivation
Don’t forget to give your friend the reminders they need to get through the day- inspiration is one of the best new job congratulations gifts! Motivational prints and office supplies are the perfect way to squeeze in some daily encouragement.
This “I’m the magic” button is a great hint of motivation! You could also frame this colorful and inspiring wall art!
Make sure your friend’s workspace is comfy, encouraging, and professional with these gifts for a new job! From a bag for everything to daily motivation and stress relief, there are a ton of ways you can congratulate your friend on their new job!
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