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Going Away Gift Suggestions

joann1218 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:24:47 GMT

I work for a school and one of the lunch aides will be leaving in June. It was not her choice, but the principal decided not to renew her contract. I have known her for 7 years and would like to get her something upon her leaving. Any suggestions. I was thinking a Dunkin Donuts gift card or lottery tickets. What do you think?

Re: Going Away Gift Suggestions

jackthebear — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:47:28 GMT

If she likes Dunkies that is a great choice, I am not so crazy about lottery tickets, chances are there will not be a winner and your gift money is wasted. Perhaps 1 ticket in with the DD gift card?

I'd be thrilled with a GC to DD

Re: Going Away Gift Suggestions

DeLaney — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:42:24 GMT

If she likes DD, I think that would be very sweet! Maybe tuck it inside a cute friendship-type travel mug.

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colliegirls — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:09:59 GMT

Starbucks, Target, Dunkin, all good gift cards to give!

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occasionalrain — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 02:24:28 GMT

I would get her a quality mug, not from China, and include a note about how much I've enjoyed knowing her. The mug will remind her that she was appreciated especially since leaving wasn't her choice.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:19:48 GMT

Just a mug and a note? after all those years? I like the idea of DD (IF you know she'd like it) or a Target GC. Very nice of you.

Re: Going Away Gift Suggestions

occasionalrain — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:29:01 GMT

On 6/12/2014 Love my grandkids said:
Just a mug and a note? after all those years? I like the idea of DD (IF you know she'd like it) or a Target GC. Very nice of you.

I could say, just an impersonal gift card from some store.

I did post a quality mug, not one from China. The mug I meant would come in a box. Apparently you buy your mugs at Walmart.

Re: Going Away Gift Suggestions

Love my grandkids — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:13:40 GMT

Honeybunch, you couldn't PAY me to set foot in a Walmart! I still think a mug, no matter how nice, is just very mundane and impersonal.

But YOU enjoy your mug

Re: Going Away Gift Suggestions

Gayle2 — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:53:03 GMT

I have a different take. Her contract was not renewed so basically she is being let go. It doesn't sound like a moment to celebrate with a gift. She may appreciate you treating her to lunch separate from the worksite or something like that. Just a thought.

Re: Going Away Gift Suggestions

NanaS — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 23:56:30 GMT

Im with EGW........just treat her to lunch.