Unique Gifts for Retirees
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The Dreaded Retiree Gifts?
I t still happens you know. Old duffers hit the retirement date, a committee is formed of office colleagues and the poor wretch absent that day is elected to head of the Gift Committee. There are choices to make and there are ponderings to ponder before we commit the full $12.56 collected from the 200 office mates to purchase a memento of respect and appreciation for the 35 years of plodding effort. OK joke only.
With the explosion of generosity, our choices will depend on the things the retiree likes to do and plans for post retirement. May be it's best to choose gifts that will make them remember their years in the job or maybe a bottle of Stoli to help them forget! Perhaps, a bit of cash as a contribution to the legendary trip being planned.For most, they really don't want a little figurine to add to the dust gatherers. The gold plated Bulova was a classic but may be a bit trite now.
When my husband retired, he was given sweatshirts, hoodies, or t-shirts from every college in Canada and until now, we still remember fondly that day of the " Movin' on" party when we wear one. It was a great idea. Give it a little thought as for most of us this will be our last time to express to a colleague or friend our appreciation of their being with us at work. And remember the gift is also a team spirit builder for the ones staying on. If it is a crummy, inappropriate gift, it's a real downer. So here are some suggestions:
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.
by William A. Ward
Retirement gifts
What to give retirees
Interesting to find out how much retirement gifts cost
Just the average you gift each retiree
For those who are avid collectors
Get them something special to add to their collection
W e have a colleague who collected older blue vases so getting one of those was really good. The classic suitcase can work but put something funny in it.
See if the company is giving a gift or wants to match employee contributions. Some ideas are expensive so it is better to pool your money to buy one special item that would be hard for that person to get once the slippers are the main footwear.
Retirement gifts for collectors
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For retirees who love to cook
Gifts to warm their hearts
Or a set of Henckel knives for these retirees
Retirement gifts they will definitely use
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Gift them an Ipod
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- In retirement, she was a frequent donor to a GE matching grant program to benefit the Saugus Public Library. She couldn't believe her old employer would match her contributions dollar-for-dollar. ?I thought it was a great thing,'' said Amsden, 90.
Gifts for retirees who are golfers
Many choices
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For those with pets
Gift them a basket of pet toys and supplies
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For those who love books
Gift them kindle or e-reader
Gift your retirees one of these books
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How to Love Your Retirement: The Guide to the Best of Your Life (Hundreds of Heads Survival Guides)
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What You Don't Know About Retirement: A Funny Retirement Quiz by Bill Dodds
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The Joy of Retirement: Finding Happiness, Freedom, and the Life You've Always Wanted by David C. Borchard, Patricia A. Donohoe
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The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition by Ernie J. Zelinski
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For those who plan to work at home
Gift them a netbook
For many retirees, this is just the beginning of a wonderful career. They now have a chance to do exactly what they want to do and those who do this are often the ones who are happy at retirement. They have plan for life that they look forward to and love doing.
Read on retirement news
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- ATLANTA, Feb 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ah, the easy life of retirement -- not so much for two in five Atlantans who think they'll need to work. But more than half like Atlanta so much that they'll stay here, many because of family and friends or the ...
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- TORONTO, ONTARIO, Feb 23, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- As the February 29th deadline approaches to make a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and as part of its ongoing commitment to improving financial literacy, ...
For those planning to invest
Get them an investment course or any of these
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You must have been in some retirement parties or have known of people who have recently retired. Share with us your thoughts around gifts for those retiring.
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BarbRad
Dec 30, 2011 @ 10:11 pm | delete
- I still haven't retired from self-employment, and probably never will. You have provided a number of gift suggestions for those who do have friends and colleagues retiring.
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aesta1
Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:24 am | delete
- We are officially retired but still working. We are happy.
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JaguarJulie
Dec 30, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
- OMG, seriously ... I have actually been contemplating retiring! But, it got rather scary, you know?
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aesta1
Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:24 am | delete
- Have a transition plan.
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skiesgreen
Dec 29, 2011 @ 6:52 am | delete
- Interesting topic. Never been affected by this problem. Great lens
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aesta1
Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:25 am | delete
- Good for you.
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sousababy
Nov 10, 2011 @ 6:34 pm | delete
- Thanks for the ideas, I find retiree gifts the toughest to find.
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aesta1
Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:25 am | delete
- I just get fun things as they don't need much.
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YayasHome
Oct 29, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
- We've been conditioned to think that we'll have time to sit back an' relax, once we retire. Imagine our shock when we were immediately inundated with projects at every turn. It seems that many people are afraid we will sit around an' get bored, now that we've retired. LOL
I should be so lucky! haha
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aesta1
Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:26 am | delete
- You are right. many retired people find themselves even busier.
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