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Funny gifts for your boss that will not get you fired

Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug$16.99"We're Like A Family" Mug$16.99Competitive Salary* Mug$16.99Persistence Motivational Poster$23.99Interview Notes Spiral Notebook$18.99Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad$19.99

Gifting upward is tricky. Too personal is awkward, too boring is forgettable, and too edgy can follow you into your next performance review. The safe sweet spot: jokes about corporate life in general, the kind your boss has also lived through.

Every pick below pokes fun at the system, not the person. Most bosses have written "we are like a family" in a job post at least once, and they will laugh about it.

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.

Safe and funny

  1. Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug
    #1

    Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug

    Out of office, permanently. A wish every manager has made before a Monday all hands.

    From $16.99
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  2. "We're Like A Family" Mug
    #2

    "We're Like A Family" Mug

    We are like a family. They will laugh, then quietly wonder if they wrote that job post.

    From $16.99
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  3. Competitive Salary* Mug
    #3

    Competitive Salary* Mug

    Competitive salary, competitive with 2009. Best given after your raise is approved.

    From $16.99
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For the desk

  1. Persistence Motivational Poster
    #4

    Persistence Motivational Poster

    A motivational poster, sort of. The kind of persistence every hiring manager has seen.

    From $23.99
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  2. Interview Notes Spiral Notebook
    #5

    Interview Notes Spiral Notebook

    For a boss who interviews a lot. Where do you see yourself in five years? Probably still in this interview.

    From $18.99
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  3. Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad
    #6

    Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad

    For the manager who has been hiring for the same role all year.

    From $19.99
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For a boss who is leaving or retiring

  1. Out Of Office (Permanently) Hoodie
    #7

    Out Of Office (Permanently) Hoodie

    Out of office, permanently, in hoodie form. The perfect last day gift.

    From $39.99
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  2. Out Of Office (Permanently) Tee
    #8

    Out Of Office (Permanently) Tee

    An automatic reply that never expires.

    From $24.99
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Rules for gifting your boss

Keep it modest. A group gift from the team is usually better than an expensive one from one person.

Make the joke about work in general, never about them, the company or your workload.

Add a short card. A sincere thank you line next to a funny mug is what they will actually remember.

Frequently asked questions

Is it OK to give your boss a funny gift?

Yes, as long as the humor is about office life in general. Corporate jargon jokes are a safe choice because everyone has heard them.

How much should I spend on a gift for my boss?

Keep it small, often under $25 from one person. If the team chips in, a larger shared gift works well.

Can these ship directly to my boss?

Yes. Enter their name and address at checkout and it ships straight to them.

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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