A colleague's birthday is the easiest occasion to get right and the easiest to overthink. It does not have to be big; it has to be attentive. In Dutch offices the amount stays modest on purpose.
Pick something that matches what they always talk about: their coffee, their plants, their weekend project. That beats a generic voucher every time.
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Magnetic cat keeps your beer close and your desk organised.
Turns match days into an excuse for cold drinks.
A card game that helps you keep plants alive at work.
Your dog's new desk setup, minus the existential dread.
Build your own tiny car, then wonder why you didn't just order a taxi.
A bookmark for colleagues who'd rather read than attend meetings.
Scratch off countries as you visit them, or pretend to.
The kind of wisdom you'll find yourself reading every time you need it.
For a birthday, 2 to 5 euros per person is the norm. With a team of eight you land at 15 to 40 euros in total.
All the usual amounts per occasion are in the gift etiquette. Chipping in without the hassle? Start a gift moment or use the Split tool.
Two to five euros per person is customary in the Netherlands. Teams usually chip in together, which lands the total between 15 and 40 euros.
Usually as a team. One person buys on behalf of everyone and the rest transfer their share. Giving individually is fine too, but keep it small.
Something consumable or useful: good coffee, something tasty, a plant, or a handy desk item. Avoid anything too personal such as clothing or perfume.
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