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I'm work for a global professional services firm, which I'm leaving in the next few weeks. I'm wanting to do something for one of my managers who went out of his way on several occasions to help me deal with issues I was having with directors and other senior management in the firm. I'm thinking maybe a gift, but I'm a bit stumped to what it could be.
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I'm work for a global professional services firm, which I'm leaving in the next few weeks. I'm wanting to do something for one of my managers who went out of his way on several occasions to help me deal with issues I was having with directors and other senior management in the firm. I'm thinking maybe a gift, but I'm a bit stumped to what it could be.
resignation relationships
asked Apr 29 '14 at 22:46
stats101
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jcmeloni, gnat, Michael Grubey, IDrinkandIKnowThings Apr 30 '14 at 14:11
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I'm work for a global professional services firm, which I'm leaving in the next few weeks. I'm wanting to do something for one of my managers who went out of his way on several occasions to help me deal with issues I was having with directors and other senior management in the firm. I'm thinking maybe a gift, but I'm a bit stumped to what it could be.
resignation relationships
asked Apr 29 '14 at 22:46
stats101
1062
I'm work for a global professional services firm, which I'm leaving in the next few weeks. I'm wanting to do something for one of my managers who went out of his way on several occasions to help me deal with issues I was having with directors and other senior management in the firm. I'm thinking maybe a gift, but I'm a bit stumped to what it could be.
resignation relationships
asked Apr 29 '14 at 22:46
stats101
1062
asked Apr 29 '14 at 22:46
stats101
1062
asked Apr 29 '14 at 22:46
stats101
1062
asked Apr 29 '14 at 22:46
stats101
1062
1062
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jcmeloni, gnat, Michael Grubey, IDrinkandIKnowThings Apr 30 '14 at 14:11
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jcmeloni, gnat, Michael Grubey, IDrinkandIKnowThings Apr 30 '14 at 14:11
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If the person is above you in the hierarchy, a physical gift should be a token, if anything. Something consumable, like chocolates or (not always appropriate) wine. Nothing permanent or super personal like jewelry or a framed picture of yourself. Nothing money-equivalent like a restaurant gift certificate.
In that position I would value a thankyou note that was reasonably specific about the behaviours you're thanking for, less
Thanks for your support and encouragement
and more
You put in so much effort to teach me X and I am grateful for that. Also, the introduction to Y and the opportunity to Z will have a long lasting impact on my career. One of my regrets about leaving this firm is that we won't work together directly, but I hope [we can stay in touch, or we see each other at conferences, or we get a chance to work together somehow in the future.] I will keep your [particular strength such as dignity, enthusiasm, commitment, etc] as a model for myself that I hope to reach over my career. Thanks again for everything.
If I got a note like that, I would barely notice if it was attached to a physical present or not.
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
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+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
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a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
12
down vote
accepted
If the person is above you in the hierarchy, a physical gift should be a token, if anything. Something consumable, like chocolates or (not always appropriate) wine. Nothing permanent or super personal like jewelry or a framed picture of yourself. Nothing money-equivalent like a restaurant gift certificate.
In that position I would value a thankyou note that was reasonably specific about the behaviours you're thanking for, less
Thanks for your support and encouragement
and more
You put in so much effort to teach me X and I am grateful for that. Also, the introduction to Y and the opportunity to Z will have a long lasting impact on my career. One of my regrets about leaving this firm is that we won't work together directly, but I hope [we can stay in touch, or we see each other at conferences, or we get a chance to work together somehow in the future.] I will keep your [particular strength such as dignity, enthusiasm, commitment, etc] as a model for myself that I hope to reach over my career. Thanks again for everything.
If I got a note like that, I would barely notice if it was attached to a physical present or not.
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
2
+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
2
a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
add a comment |Â
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
If the person is above you in the hierarchy, a physical gift should be a token, if anything. Something consumable, like chocolates or (not always appropriate) wine. Nothing permanent or super personal like jewelry or a framed picture of yourself. Nothing money-equivalent like a restaurant gift certificate.
In that position I would value a thankyou note that was reasonably specific about the behaviours you're thanking for, less
Thanks for your support and encouragement
and more
You put in so much effort to teach me X and I am grateful for that. Also, the introduction to Y and the opportunity to Z will have a long lasting impact on my career. One of my regrets about leaving this firm is that we won't work together directly, but I hope [we can stay in touch, or we see each other at conferences, or we get a chance to work together somehow in the future.] I will keep your [particular strength such as dignity, enthusiasm, commitment, etc] as a model for myself that I hope to reach over my career. Thanks again for everything.
If I got a note like that, I would barely notice if it was attached to a physical present or not.
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
2
+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
2
a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
add a comment |Â
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
If the person is above you in the hierarchy, a physical gift should be a token, if anything. Something consumable, like chocolates or (not always appropriate) wine. Nothing permanent or super personal like jewelry or a framed picture of yourself. Nothing money-equivalent like a restaurant gift certificate.
In that position I would value a thankyou note that was reasonably specific about the behaviours you're thanking for, less
Thanks for your support and encouragement
and more
You put in so much effort to teach me X and I am grateful for that. Also, the introduction to Y and the opportunity to Z will have a long lasting impact on my career. One of my regrets about leaving this firm is that we won't work together directly, but I hope [we can stay in touch, or we see each other at conferences, or we get a chance to work together somehow in the future.] I will keep your [particular strength such as dignity, enthusiasm, commitment, etc] as a model for myself that I hope to reach over my career. Thanks again for everything.
If I got a note like that, I would barely notice if it was attached to a physical present or not.
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
If the person is above you in the hierarchy, a physical gift should be a token, if anything. Something consumable, like chocolates or (not always appropriate) wine. Nothing permanent or super personal like jewelry or a framed picture of yourself. Nothing money-equivalent like a restaurant gift certificate.
In that position I would value a thankyou note that was reasonably specific about the behaviours you're thanking for, less
Thanks for your support and encouragement
and more
You put in so much effort to teach me X and I am grateful for that. Also, the introduction to Y and the opportunity to Z will have a long lasting impact on my career. One of my regrets about leaving this firm is that we won't work together directly, but I hope [we can stay in touch, or we see each other at conferences, or we get a chance to work together somehow in the future.] I will keep your [particular strength such as dignity, enthusiasm, commitment, etc] as a model for myself that I hope to reach over my career. Thanks again for everything.
If I got a note like that, I would barely notice if it was attached to a physical present or not.
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
answered Apr 29 '14 at 22:58
Kate Gregory
105k40232334
105k40232334
2
+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
2
a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
add a comment |Â
2
+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
2
a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
2
2
+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
+1. Note is more important than a gift.
– P.M
Apr 30 '14 at 0:12
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
Thanks for the guidance. Next question - should this be a electronic note by email (or even a public one on LinkedIn), or hand written on a card?
– stats101
Apr 30 '14 at 8:37
2
2
a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
a paper note or card for sure, handwritten with a pen. (Write out a practice version or two first on scrap paper.) If you want to recommend them on LinkedIn, that would be a less personal thing that you could do as well, not instead.
– Kate Gregory
Apr 30 '14 at 10:51
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