Message ideas

Congratulations on your new job: messages that are not boring

They did it. After the applications, the ghosting and the nine round interviews, they got the offer. Here are congratulations messages that celebrate the win and acknowledge everything it took to get there.

Short and sweet

Congratulations! They are so lucky to have you.
So proud of you. Go show them what they have been missing.
You earned every bit of this. Congratulations on the new job!
New job, same amazing you. Congratulations!

After a long job search

After everything this search put you through, nobody deserves this more.
All those applications, all that waiting, and look at you now. So proud of you.
Proof that persistence works. Congratulations on the offer!
You never gave up, even when the job market gave you every reason to. Congratulations.

Funny

Congratulations on being officially removed from the resume file.
No more "Unfortunately" emails. Only "Welcome aboard."
Congrats! Your new job title is better than your old one: Between Opportunities.
Enjoy your first week of onboarding videos and 47 new passwords.
Finally someone recognized your talent. Took them long enough.

Celebrating with a gift?

Our funny gifts for someone starting a new job celebrate the search they just survived, from a Competitive Salary mug for the new desk to a souvenir tee.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write to someone starting a new job?

Congratulate them, say you are proud of them, and if they had a long search, acknowledge the effort it took. One or two sentences is enough.

Is a funny message OK for a new job?

Yes, especially from friends. Jokes about the job search they just survived usually land well.

Should I send a gift for a new job?

A small gift is a nice touch for close friends and family. Something for the new desk, like a mug or notebook, gets used every day.