What do you do about mismatched presents?

[TomAllenWife]

I bought a member of staff a small Xmas gift as were also friendly outside of work although mostly via text

She gave me mine today and it's a very expensive gift set and I am mortified by my gift

WWYD?

especially since you gave yours first I really wouldn't worry.

Maybe she's regifting, or got it on offer.

She gave you yours last, so she obviously doesn't care, therefore you shouldn't. Enjoy your gift.

No we swapped today as hadn't seen each other over Xmas

I wouldn't do anything, after all it's the thought that counts.

I wouldn't do anything, her choice to spend that much on a colleague. I would not try to reciprocate as it could just make things worse on future occasions.