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What can I buy rich colleague

64 replies

Richfriend · 03/12/2022 20:17

I work in a large team but I work closely with a colleague who is well off (forgive me if you take offence to that). I know this because I have been to her 7 bedroom house occupied by only her and her husband, no children. Massive grounds and chickens and a stream etc!

They paid the mortgage years ago. Colleague has several no expense spared holidays a year.

I know this because our jobs mean we converse often about the smaller th8ngs in life.

Getting to the point, said colleague is beyond wonderful to me. That's on top of a hard couple of years due to family losses (covid).

I really don't want to go into any greater detail in case this identifies me.

Colleague and spouse are home alone this Christmas. Previously they would spend it with family and friends that have since passed.

They only talk to me about personal stuff.

I want to get them a gift. They've been so wonderful to me.

What can I buy somebody who wants for nothing?

OP posts:
CoachCarter · 03/12/2022 20:19

How about a plant for their garden?

OutFortheBirds · 03/12/2022 20:21

They might value your company. A nice experience thing/nice eve out where you can have a laugh together? so something like a theatre/ craft class/Wreath making/pottery, that kind of thing?

hamsterchump · 03/12/2022 20:21

If it sounds like they're missing seeing more people at Christmas then an invitation to your house for or around Christmas?

Otherwise maybe tickets to something music, theatre, day out, perhaps with you as well, that they would like?

tickticksnooze · 03/12/2022 20:23

A watermill for their stream?

daisychain01 · 03/12/2022 20:26

A duck house?

Candleabra · 03/12/2022 20:28

Basket with selection of seeds, or bulbs? Bare root rose for the garden?

RandomMess · 03/12/2022 20:31

How much are you looking to spend?

NancyJoan · 03/12/2022 20:31

Just because people could buy themselves v luxe things, it doesn’t mean they do. What sort of things do they enjoy? Really good coffee, or wine, is always a nice gift for the right person.

determinedtomakethiswork · 03/12/2022 20:33

Why don't you invite them to dinner at yours?

JassyRadlett · 03/12/2022 20:33

Another vote for a plant. It's a personal, thoughtful thing that doesn't have to cost a great deal but can bring much joy. I love when people buy me plants, especially if there's a story behind it (I always think of camellias when I think of you because of x, or whatever.)

Lindy2 · 03/12/2022 20:38

What's your budget?

I'd buy some luxury nibbles. Everyone likes to be given a few treat things to eat that you wouldn't necessarily pick up with the normal food shop.

Also, something that can be eaten is a lot better than a gift that is an object that might not be to the recipients' taste.

MsPinkMarshmallow · 03/12/2022 20:40

What about a tree with meaning?

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Richfriend · 03/12/2022 20:40

I forgot the most important fact. I myself am not wealthy by any means. I have a budget of £20/£30.

Another thing I neglected to mention was that the gift is going to be anonymous. If she knew it was me, she would find a way of paying me back a hundredfold.

OP posts:
tickticksnooze · 03/12/2022 20:45

Just something generically nice then.

RandomMess · 03/12/2022 20:46

Hmmm a decent bottle of bubbly with a gift tag "to toast the memory of loved ones" or similar?

ClaryFairchild · 03/12/2022 20:47

A pretty Christmas tree ornament?

ShirleyPhallus · 03/12/2022 20:47

A nice bottle of wine, decent coffee or a plant. Actually, a plant is nice and lasts a long time (like your friendship) or some other shmaltzy crap.

she sounds lovely btw, lucky to have each other

Happyhappyeveryday · 03/12/2022 20:48

A Diptyque candle or some lovely chocolate brownies from a local company.

OutFortheBirds · 03/12/2022 20:50

Great a plant is lovely option - but only if they like them. Bubbly might be a safer bet.

Monmouthy · 03/12/2022 20:50

Same as anyone else, a thoughtful present, no need to be expensive.

PacificallyRequested · 03/12/2022 20:51

I wouldn't eat or drink anything that was sent to me anonymously! The gift will mean more to them if they know it's from you. Just own it.

Blowyourowntrumpet · 03/12/2022 20:52

RandomMess · 03/12/2022 20:46

Hmmm a decent bottle of bubbly with a gift tag "to toast the memory of loved ones" or similar?

I'm sure this would be well meant, but it's beyond depressing and if I were to receive this, it would ruin Christmas. Please don't do this.

BobbyBobbyBobby · 03/12/2022 20:52

I would fire go the gift especially as its anonymous as that could cause trouble between them as to who it’s from.

A luxury card, perhaps one you could have made personalised with a sincere message inside.

LemonDrizzles · 03/12/2022 20:53

A really good wine bottle opener set that includes something to take foil lid off cork top

A nice cheese knife set

fairlygoodmother · 03/12/2022 20:56

Don’t send an anonymous gift. I understand you mean it kindly but I would find it worrying to receive something if I didn’t know who it was from.

I think a nice bottle of wine and a card which tells her how much you appreciate her friendship.

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