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Funny gifts for someone who hates their job

"We're Like A Family" Mug$16.99Competitive Salary* Mug$16.99Will Work For Health Insurance Tee$24.99Application Tracker Desk Mat$24.99Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad$19.99Interview Notes Spiral Notebook$18.99

Every friend group has one: the person who starts dreading Monday around Saturday afternoon. You cannot fix their job, but you can give them something that proves you have been listening to every rant.

These gifts joke about the things everyone hates about work, the vague pay, the fake family culture and the endless application grind if they are trying to leave, without getting anyone in trouble at the office.

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.

For the daily grind

  1. "We're Like A Family" Mug
    #1

    "We're Like A Family" Mug

    "We are like a family." Translation: we will call you on Sunday. A red flag they can drink from at their desk.

    From $16.99
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  2. Competitive Salary* Mug
    #2

    Competitive Salary* Mug

    Competitive salary, competitive with 2009. For the person who just learned what the new hire makes.

    From $16.99
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  3. Will Work For Health Insurance Tee
    #3

    Will Work For Health Insurance Tee

    Will work for health insurance. The honest reason half of us are still there.

    From $24.99
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For the escape plan

If they are already job hunting, these are for the search.

  1. Application Tracker Desk Mat
    #4

    Application Tracker Desk Mat

    Applied, ghosted, rejected, interview, offer. A desk mat for tracking the great escape.

    From $24.99
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  2. Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad
    #5

    Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad

    Apply. Refresh. Repeat. For the lunch break job search.

    From $19.99
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  3. Interview Notes Spiral Notebook
    #6

    Interview Notes Spiral Notebook

    For the interviews they are definitely not taking during "dentist appointments."

    From $18.99
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Under $20

  1. Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug
    #7

    Out Of Office (Permanently) Mug

    Out of office, permanently. A daydream in mug form.

    From $16.99
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  2. Thank You For Your Interest Mug
    #8

    Thank You For Your Interest Mug

    For every email they wish they could send back to their boss.

    From $18.99
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  3. Seen By Recruiter Sticker
    #9

    Seen By Recruiter Sticker

    A small laptop sticker for the follow ups that never get a reply.

    From $5.99
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How to give a gift to someone who hates their job

Make it about the system, not their life choices. Jokes about corporate culture feel validating. Jokes about them being stuck do not.

Keep it office safe. Everything here is fine to keep on a desk, so the joke lasts all year.

Add a note offering to be a reference or to review their resume. That might be the best part of the gift.

Frequently asked questions

What do you get someone who hates their job?

A funny, relatable gift that shows you get it, like a "We are like a family" mug or a Competitive Salary mug, plus a note that you are in their corner.

Are these gifts safe for the office?

Yes. They joke about corporate life in general, not about any specific company or boss.

Can you ship the gift directly to them?

Yes. Enter their address at checkout and add a gift message. Prices are never printed on the packing slip.

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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