Leaving gifts for colleagues: 10 ideas they'll never forget
New job, parental leave or retirement: an office farewell deserves more than a leaving card with 30 signatures. These ideas get a laugh – and a little lump in the throat at the leaving do.
Updated: 31/10/2026 · Reading time approx. 4 min.
Your colleague as a cartoon star
The legendary coffee-machine disaster, the favourite catchphrase in meetings, the chaotic inbox: we make your colleague the star of a short cartoon film. Shown once at the leaving do, it's guaranteed to be the talk of the office.
- With real office in-jokes
- From €29 – perfect for the office whip-round
- For the whole team: company video with up to 6 characters
* All prices are final prices. As a small business under § 19 UStG (German VAT Act), no VAT is charged. Digital delivery by email – no shipping costs.
10 leaving gifts for colleagues
For a new job, retirement or parental leave.
- 1
Cartoon video with office in-jokes
A short film starring your colleague – perfect for the leaving do.
- 2
Team memory book
Everyone writes a page: a story, a photo, a wish.
- 3
A voucher for a new hobby
Especially for retirement: golf lessons, a cookery course, the garden centre.
- 4
Personalised mug
With a team photo or their favourite saying – a classic with a wink.
- 5
A farewell meal together
The team treats them – often the nicest present of all.
- 6
“Survival kit” for the new job
Snacks for stressful days, a notebook, a stress ball and a card from the old team.
- 7
Video messages from colleagues
Short messages edited together – with a cartoon intro as the highlight.
- 8
A plant for the new office
Green, long-lasting and a reminder of the old team.
- 9
Retirement countdown calendar
For the last few weeks before retirement – a little message every day.
- 10
Gift card for their own film
Your colleague creates their own film – with their family, for example.
Example: your story can be this short
“Our colleague Frank is retiring after 18 years. Typical Frank: fixes every printer with a slap, has flooded the coffee machine twice and says ‘We used to do it differently’ in every meeting. The ending: ‘Thanks, Frank – the printer will miss you.’”
A story like this is all we need – we take care of the rest: script, drawings, voices and music.
How it works
✓
Pick an occasion & upload photos1–3 photos per person – the more, the better the likeness.
FAQ
What do you give a colleague who's leaving?
Something personal with team in-jokes – a cartoon video or a memory book shows they'll genuinely be missed.
Can several colleagues be in the video?
Yes – up to 3 characters in the joke video, up to 6 in the company video.
Is the video suitable for the office?
Yes, we keep the humour friendly. In the configurator you can choose “family-friendly”.
Can I get an invoice for the office whip-round?
Yes, you'll receive an order confirmation by email; for company orders we're happy to provide an invoice too.
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