https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:29:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1469412 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:08:24 +0000 babycanuck 1469412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's not a bad idea. I love to bake so I'll bring them some goodies when I come in for my lunch next week. I will do the utensils for Christmas, which will be easier since engraving costs and arm and a leg lol I can do a couple of them a month leading up to it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1469173 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 11:11:56 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1469173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Actually, I work for the (US) federal govt and we aren't allowed to buy our bosses gifts! I'd just bring your team in some food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1469071 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:42:17 +0000 babycanuck 1469071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: 5 years with this boss. I've been in this department for 7 now. They are taking me out for lunch for sure, and I'm debating giving my team here a gift or wait to give it to them at Christmas time since I'll still be in the same office.</p> <p>This is going to be so lame but understand where I'm coming from - we work in a business where we're surrounded by men who never clean up after themselves, and always manage to steal cutlery (I'm so serious). So I was thinking, either for farewell or xmas getting the team a cutlery set (fork/knife/spoon) with each of their names engraved on them so these jerks won't steal them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468999 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:22:28 +0000 snowjewelz 1468999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That would be a nice touch! Now I wish I got my old boss something bc he was really great! I left the company too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468988 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:19:03 +0000 Ginabean3 1468988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a nice thank you card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468978 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:17:25 +0000 mamimami 1468978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did this and no I did not. My old dept. took me for lunch and I said thank you. But I guess it depends on the relationship. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468973 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:16:23 +0000 cascademom 1468973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe. How long have you been with your boss? I've been with my boss 8 years in a few months. I would buy him a gift and take him out to lunch, but that's because I have a great working relationship with him. He was floored when I got him a Dunkin' Donuts card with a generous sum on it for his work anniversary. I like and respect him, so thanking him would be big for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468965 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:13:21 +0000 looch 1468965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I'd invite him/her for lunch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468961 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:12:54 +0000 mrsjyw 1468961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I moved internally right now, I'm sure there would be a farewell luncheon, so I'd likely gift her a starbucks gc (she loves coffee!) and a ty note for her support :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468955 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:10:09 +0000 Mamaof2 1468955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not - but if you really like them maybe take them out to lunch? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468947 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:08:12 +0000 autumnlove 1468947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never done this! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/youre-changing-jobs-internally-do-you-buy-old-boss-a-gift#post-1468940 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:07:16 +0000 babycanuck 1468940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm moving positions next week into a different department. If you were changing jobs internally, would you buy your current boss (old boss) a gift as a thank you? I'll be in the same office location. </p>