Appropriate gift for co-workers when leaving job?

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Jul 8, 2014

Coffee supplies? Like a gift basket with coffee, flavored creamers and the like?

You're very thoughtful- good luck in your new position!

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jul 8, 2014

that's a twist: you're the one leaving, and instead of expecting to RECEIVE a going-away gift, you're planning to give one? Very nice :)

Hard to say what's appropriate, since it certainly isn't the norm....can't say I've even seen it done!

But I'd think that anything consumable is appreciated

toomuchbaloney · Jul 8, 2014

Yup, if you must treat them go with an edible...

edwindelahiggins · Jul 8, 2014

Thanks a lot for the thoughtful responses.

Like I said, they have been good to me. Deciding to leave wasn't easy. They hired me as a new grad and I have only been there a year and a few months. Ideally I would have stayed at least 2 years, but I don't know when an opportunity like this will present itself again so I had to pounce. Cutting my commute down from 45-50 minutes each way to less than 10 minutes.

I think coffee supplies is a great idea. The coffee on the floor sucks and lord knows we go through a lot of it, especially on nights.

thanks again.

Fiona59 · Jul 8, 2014

It's pretty normal up my way to give something to your team when you leave.

One that comes to mind is canning jars filled with black pens. We all need pens!

We've had the coffee and cakes delivery as well.

Bring cookies on your first day to your new crew. They will love you.

Good luck

LesMonsterRN, ADN, RN · Jul 8, 2014

What a classy thing to do! Edibles are always a hit and I like the jar of pens idea, too. Good luck in your new position!

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Jul 8, 2014

Thanks a lot for the thoughtful responses.
Like I said, they have been good to me. Deciding to leave wasn't easy. They hired me as a new grad and I have only been there a year and a few months. Ideally I would have stayed at least 2 years, but I don't know when an opportunity like this will present itself again so I had to pounce. Cutting my commute down from 45-50 minutes each way to less than 10 minutes.
I think coffee supplies is a great idea. The coffee on the floor sucks and lord knows we go through a lot of it, especially on nights.
thanks again.

You sir are a rare gem. Good Coffee. Always a hit. I would get a couple boxes of some good tea for the non coffee drinkers.

Good luck on your new adventure

HappyWife77, BSN, RN · Jul 8, 2014

Frozen ice cream cake from DQ. :)

laKrugRN · Jul 8, 2014

I baked my co-workers cupcakes when I left my last job (grocery store haha) maybe pick up some nice gourmet cupcakes and put them in the break room with a nice note thanking them for being a great team! Who doesn't love cupcakes?!

imintrouble, BSN, RN · Jul 9, 2014

Edibles don't last long, but they sure make an impression.

If the goodies are only for the shift you work, that's ok. But if it's for everybody, I'd suggest having two separate batches of whatever labeled "days" and "nights".

As a night shifter who usually only gets the crumbs, I especially appreciate it when any food gift is fairly divided.

What a nice thing to do.

amoLucia · Jul 10, 2014

Edibles don't last long, but they sure make an impression.
If the goodies are only for the shift you work, that's ok. But if it's for everybody, I'd suggest having two separate batches of whatever labeled "days" and "nights".
As a night shifter who usually only gets the crumbs, I especially appreciate it when any food gift is fairly divided.
What a nice thing to do.

Definitely a nice thing to do esp to remember all shifts as able. If you're really able, a nice coffee pot as your gift will be the one that will be remembered after you're gone.