I just transferred to a new department in November. One of my coworkers is due to have a baby in the coming week. Should I buy her a gift?
Yes, it would be an nice gesture to get her something small and unique. If you just go buy bibs off her registry, it’ll seem like you’re doing it because you have to.
Instead, find a unique onesie or other item you really like.
February 28th, 2010 at 8:42 am
It sound as though you hardly know this person. I think a nice card would suffice. If you feel especially generous, enclose a $25 gift card.
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February 28th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Are other people in the department buying her gifts? Did they have a baby shower for her with work people only? I’d probably just follow what others are doing. If everyone is just being professional and not addressing the fact that she’s pregnant by showering her with gifts, then I would suggest doing the same. Otherwise, join in with everyone else and buy her a small gift.
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February 28th, 2010 at 9:45 am
as a nice coworker to another coworker i think you should give something small since you dont know the person that well, trust me they will be thankfull!
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February 28th, 2010 at 10:22 am
you don’t need to if you just met recently
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February 28th, 2010 at 10:57 am
You can never go wrong in being thoughtful to another.
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February 28th, 2010 at 11:44 am
It’s up to you. I’m sure your co-worker is not expecting anything from you. If you would like, you can get her a gift or card. If you want to, but don’t know her that well, ask the other co-workers if they want to pitch-in and get something as a group.
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February 28th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
It depends on how close-knit an office you are working in or how small your office actually is. Is everyone else buying a gift? Maybe all of you can pitch in and buy a gift? Network a little and see what everyone else is planning to do for her. Do you WANT to buy her a gift? Is she someone that you think you will develop a relationship with and will be working hand in hand with? If yes….then yes! Get her something! It doesn’t have to be something huge; it’s the thought that counts.
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February 28th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
You are NEVER obligated to give someone a gift, ever. You give a gift only when you WANT to. Good rule to follow.
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February 28th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
You can never go wrong with a little gift. Especially if you plan to stay in this department for awhile.
Buy a pretty little basket, and fill it with baby necessities, such as baby lotion, powder, cotton balls and swabs, etc. A new mother can never have too much of this kind of thing at first.
Or - you could also include a nice jar of bath salts for the new mommy to pamper herself after the birth.
Doesn’t cost much, and you’ll be remembered for it.
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February 28th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Yes, it would be an nice gesture to get her something small and unique. If you just go buy bibs off her registry, it’ll seem like you’re doing it because you have to.
Instead, find a unique onesie or other item you really like.
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February 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I like babies so I would give her a modest gift.
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February 28th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
no just get a"congrats on your new baby card"!!
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