| Whether it's for a holiday, boss appreciation | | | | work through bribery. It's also a good idea |
| day, or a birthday, there will be some point | | | | to give him or her gift in private instead of |
| when you have to buy your boss a gift. | | | | making a scene out of it. |
| Deciding on what to get your boss can be even | | | | |
| harder than deciding on what to get a loved | | | | Setting a Budget:Regardless of whether you |
| one. You may not know your boss very well, or | | | | buying the gift yourself or have convinced a |
| be worried about making a bad impression. If | | | | group of fellow workers to chip in, it's a |
| you're trying to buying the perfect gift for | | | | good idea to set a budget. The amount of |
| your boss, here are some great rules, | | | | money you want to spend on the gift is an |
| guidelines, and suggestions to keep you from | | | | important factor in deciding want to purchase |
| being embarrassed or receiving a pink slip. | | | | for your boss? Don't feel pressured to spend |
| | | | more on the gift then you can because it's |
| Giving a Gift as a Group: If you're thinking | | | | your boss. It's a friendly gesture not a |
| of giving your boss a birthday or holiday | | | | requirement and therefore it will be |
| gift, consider getting the entire office or | | | | appreciated as long as it is thoughtful. |
| department involved. Getting everyone | | | | |
| involved in the gift giving can create a more | | | | What to Buy: Find something that your boss |
| comfortable situation for you, your boss, and | | | | can actually use. Your boss most likely has |
| your co-workers. Buying the gift you not only | | | | an endless supply of novelty gifts and |
| will cost a little bit more than a group | | | | trinkets around his office that ultimately |
| gift, but it may also send the wrong signals | | | | take up space and collect dust. A good way to |
| to your boss and your fellow employees. | | | | find a functional gift for your boss is to |
| | | | think about what he or she likes. For |
| Giving a Gift on Your Own: If you do decide | | | | example, if your boss is a big coffee |
| to get your boss a gift on your own, make | | | | drinker, get the office together and by a |
| sure it's not over expensive. Buying a gift | | | | basket full of gourmet coffees, teas, and |
| that is obviously pricey can make you look | | | | other morning essentials. |
| like your trying to improve your situation at | | | | |