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10 Funny Gifts for the Overworked & Underpaid Colleague

(Because Coffee Isn’t Enough to Survive the 9-to-5 Grind)

⚠️ Note: Some of these gifts contain foul language—proceed with caution (or joy, depending on how your day is going).


Because Work is Just Paid Stress

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If you know someone who’s surviving on caffeine, avoiding eye contact with HR, and debating whether they can expense therapy, this gift list is for them. These funny office gifts will make their soul-crushing job a little more bearable—or at least more entertaining.


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10 Hilariously Useful Work Stress Relief Gifts


  1.  Desktop Punching Bag – Instant Stress Relief

When "deep breathing" doesn’t cut it, this desktop punching bag is the next best thing. Perfect for releasing tension after yet another passive-aggressive email from Karen in accounting.

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  1. "Jar of F*cks" – For When They’ve Officially Run Out

⚠️ NSFW-ish – A literal jar of wooden cutouts spelling out a certain four-letter word, so they can finally give a f*ck—until they run out again.

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3. Cool Fidget Gel Pen – Fidgeting = Focus

A fancy fidget toy disguised as a professional pen. Ideal for people who sit in long meetings, pretending to take notes while mentally planning their escape.

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4. Noise-Canceling Headphones – Block Out the Nonsense

 Because open offices are a nightmare, and sometimes the only way to survive is pretending you’re on a very important call (while secretly listening to true crime podcasts).

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5. Funny Desk Flip Signs – Say What They’re Thinking

A set of 30 hilarious desk signs that flip over to communicate their mood without breaking HR’s "no offensive language" rule. Perfect for warning coworkers when it’s NOT the day.

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6. Luxury Rollerball Pen – For Signing Their Resignation in Style

 A fancy, black lacquer pen with 24K gold trim—because if they have to sign off on pointless reports, they might as well look important doing it.

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7. Stylish Blue Light Blocking Glasses – Save Their Eyes (And Soul)

Because staring at spreadsheets for 9 hours straight does something to a person. These blue light glasses help with eye strain, headaches, and Zoom fatigue, so they can suffer just a little less.

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8. Decision Dice – Because Who Cares Anymore?

Tired of making decisions? Let fate decide! These dice offer hilariously unhelpful responses, perfect for choosing whether to answer that Slack message or just ghost everyone.

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9. "Things I Want to Say at Work But Can’t" – Swear Word Coloring Book

⚠️ NSFW Language – A stress-relief coloring book filled with curse words and work-related frustrations. Who knew HR-safe rage could be this therapeutic?

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10. Handheld Computer Vacuum – Clean Desk, Clear Mind

For the coworker who eats at their desk but still wants to pretend they’re organized. This mini desktop vacuum helps keep keyboards clean from crumbs, dust, and coffee spills—a must-have for every work-from-home or office desk setup.

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Because We All Deserve a Work Survival Kit

If they’re trapped in the endless cycle of meetings, emails, and corporate jargon, these funny work gifts might just save their sanity (or at least get a good laugh).


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