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Funny gifts for someone starting a new job

The "Unfortunately," Tee$24.99Interview Round 7 Of 9 Tee$24.99Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Tee$24.99Per My Last Application Mug$18.99Competitive Salary* Mug$16.99Application Tracker Desk Mat$24.99

They survived the ghosting, the auto rejections and round seven of nine. Now they have a badge, a laptop and a week of onboarding videos ahead. The best new job gift celebrates the win and gives them a souvenir of everything it took to get there.

Every pick below jokes about the hiring process they just escaped, not about the new company, so it is safe to bring into the office on day one.

Christmas deliveryOrder by Thursday, December 10 for US addresses.International (Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, NZ): order by November 30. Free US shipping on orders over $60.
Gift tipNot sure of a size? Mugs, candles and desk gifts fit everyone.Every gift is printed on demand, so earlier orders are always safer.

Souvenirs from the search

  1. The "Unfortunately," Tee
    #1

    The "Unfortunately," Tee

    The rejection email they will never have to read again. Now it is just a very soft tee and a great story.

    From $24.99
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  2. Interview Round 7 Of 9 Tee
    #2

    Interview Round 7 Of 9 Tee

    For the person who made it through every round, the take home project and the casual chat with the CEO.

    From $24.99
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  3. Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Tee
    #3

    Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Tee

    It said Easy Apply. It was not easy. They got there anyway.

    From $24.99
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For the new desk

  1. Per My Last Application Mug
    #4

    Per My Last Application Mug

    Now they get to be the one sending "per my last email" emails.

    From $18.99
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  2. Competitive Salary* Mug
    #5

    Competitive Salary* Mug

    For the first payday, when they finally find out what competitive meant.

    From $16.99
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  3. Application Tracker Desk Mat
    #6

    Application Tracker Desk Mat

    Applied, ghosted, rejected, interview, offer. Every column is finally done, so the tracker becomes a trophy.

    From $24.99
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  4. Interview Notes Spiral Notebook
    #7

    Interview Notes Spiral Notebook

    Built for interview notes, perfect for onboarding notes and the 40 new acronyms they will learn this week.

    From $18.99
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Under $20

  1. "On File" Mug
    #8

    "On File" Mug

    "We will keep your resume on file." Not anymore. They are officially off file.

    From $16.99
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  2. Thank You For Your Interest Mug
    #9

    Thank You For Your Interest Mug

    Now they can say it back when recruiters slide into their inbox.

    From $18.99
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  3. Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug
    #10

    Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug

    Save it for their first real vacation day. They earned it.

    From $16.99
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How to pick a new job gift

Celebrate the search, not the employer. Jokes about ghosting, auto rejections and nine round interviews are safe at any company. Jokes about the new boss are not.

Think about where it will live. A mug or notebook goes straight onto the new desk. A tee or hoodie is for the weekend after their first week.

Ship it straight to them. Enter their address at checkout and add a gift message. Prices are never printed on the packing slip.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for someone starting a new job?

Something they will use in the first week, like a mug or notebook for the new desk, or a funny souvenir of the job search they just survived. Add a note that says you are proud of them.

Is a funny gift appropriate for a new job?

Yes, if the joke is about the hiring process and not the new company. Everyone at a new job has been through ghosting and auto rejections, so these tend to start conversations, not problems.

How much should I spend on a new job gift?

Most people spend between $15 and $35 on a congratulations gift for a friend or coworker. The mugs here are under $20 and the tees are under $30.

Can you ship the gift directly to them?

Yes. Enter their address at checkout and add a gift message. Orders are printed in 2 to 5 business days, then take 3 to 8 business days to arrive in the US.

When should I order to get it before Christmas?

For delivery by Christmas, order by Thursday, December 10 for US addresses and by Monday, November 30 for Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Everything is printed on demand, so earlier is always safer.

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