The best gifts for your friend who just landed a new job

By gum, they did it! They got the job!

Your ol’ pal’s gone and landed themselves a brand new employment situation, and you’re the kind of friend who’ll celebrate their successes with a little something.

But what do you get someone who’s just landed their dream job, or any job, for that matter. Whether your friend’s just started in an office, workshop, classroom or other space, these little gifts will help them start the new gig on the right foot.

New socks

These 'Multi Player' socks would be a damn fine present. — These ‘Multi Player’ socks would be a damn fine present.

There’s nothing like walking into your first day of a new job in a sensational jaw-dropper of an outfit. It might be nice to pick out a crisp new shirt for your giftee, but it’s probably better to let them choose their own new signature look. Gift cards can often feel a bit tacky, but if you keep the fee modest, say $30, it’s a nice little leg-up. Read more…

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