Retirement is the most important milestone in a person's life. It is a transmission from being employed for 8 hours by a name to being a full-time family! This transmission is not always easy and a Retirement gifts can either make or break the person. A wrong choice of gift can make the person unwanted. Here are a few gift ideas that are ideal for a boss or a colleague.
Golf set
There is nothing that a golf enthusiastic boss will love more than a new set of golf clubs. You could have his name engraved in them to personalize it further. If you add a professional golf lesson to this kit he would be more than happy.
Personalized magazine cover
A memorable keepsake in the form of a magazine cover, you could have your bosses or colleagues picture on the centre of the cover or splashed through the cover. You may add memorable stories that you remember to make the magazine more interesting.
Wine bottle
If your boss is a wine lover find his favorite wine and try to get a bottle from the year he joined the workforce. Ensure that the wine is at least among his top 5 wines if not his favorite. Adding a personal note with signature of colleagues can be added as a personal touch.
Stock Market tracker
If your boss or colleague is avid followers of the stock market this gift will be ideal. This wireless or electronic stock market tracker makes an excellent desk accessory. It will enable your boss or colleague to track the Dow, NASDAQ or the S&P 500 index at the drop of a hat.
Luggage
If your colleague or boss is planning to take a trip abroad post retirement, this will make an ideal Retirement gift . They will actually carry your gift with them. You could add a leather passport pouch and add small notes with well wishes and jokes from your colleagues. Personalizing a gift this way will make it more memorable.
Plaque
A silver plaque commemorating his effort and contribution to the company will also make an excellent gift. Have your bosses or your colleagues name engraved in it.
It is very important that you personalize the gift as the person retiring should feel loved and know that fact that he will be missed.