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Normally, you shouldn't gift upwards. Like you kinda said, there's an income disparity between you two that he (at least partially) controls. In my opinion, you don't have to give anything, as an employee down the food chain. (See #1 at https://www.askamanager.org/2016/12/the-rules-you-need-for-office-gift-giving.html )
If it makes you feel less guilty, he probably expensed the care packages. In the beforetimes, any staff gifts I gave out were a business expense, not a personal expense. (I love my team, but there are limits.
Also in the I love my team category... they don't know my tastes or what I own or that I'm kind of a minimalist, so I don't want them putting money and thought into something that I might consider clutter.)
I genuinely want/expect no tangible gifts from my team, and feel awkward if they give something anyway. I feel guilty when direct reports get me anything more expensive than a card. Heck, I've felt guilty when someone got me a card. I would have been happier with a verbal Happy Birthday or whatever. (Don't even get me started on Boss's Day as something that should not exist and that staff should absolutely never ever observe.)
Pro
It was less about you feeling guilty about having to give him something, than him feeling guilty that you did.
I get this set for basically everyone - house warming, hostess gift, secret santa. Everyone loves it and it comes wrapped like a million bucks. https://www.serenaandlily.com/ombre-serving-set/blue/353572.html?color=Blue&utm_source=adlucent&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adlucent&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxNu47s636wIVbR6tBh0OiwG4EAQYAiABEgLJZvD_BwE
That. Is. Beautiful!! Thank you! This has become high on the list
Chief
VP already has the book. Try and swing a 50ish bottle of wine
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OP - Stag’s Leap Artemis. About $60. It’s excellent. Get a bottle for yourself too.
Chief
What’s your budget? Basically you gotta think, what’s the nicest version of X I can afford in my budget—be it a candle, coffee table book, plant, cooking spices, olive oil.
If he/ she has expensive taste, they’ll appreciate the nicest version of whatever you get them. For example, you probs can’t afford the “nicest” scotch or whiskey, but you could splurge on an expensive set of cooking oils (olive oil, truffle oil). That’s at least my rule of thumb when buying for people with expensive tastes and it hasn’t failed.
A boujee ass candle
Pro
Does he enjoy reading? The note is a great touch regardless of what gift you ultimately give.
Yes he’s a big reader! thanks for the feedback
Enthusiast
Indoor plant or succulent
Get him a custom ice stamp for his whiskey ice. It’s a unique gift and elevates the drink experience
https://www.etsy.com/listing/780004706/custom-logo-ice-cube-stamp-for-ice-cubes
Chief
Hmm. What to get the person who has everything and can afford everything?
Something rare and obscure. Don't focus on typical gifts and just adding money to get a fancier version. Focus on rarity.
If you can, try to get something their spouse or kids will love.
If they have a fun sense of humor, then check out https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/
Like this photo below. 🤣 but in all honesty, I'd probably get them an Aerogarden or something.
Chief
I’d pass on Iger’s book but the note is a great touch. I second the suggestion for alcohol.
Chief
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How about something simple, but something they might not think to get on their own?
i.e. a self-inking, return address stamp, a monogrammed door sign, name sign or a framed picture of their new home? Or a customized welcome to your new home candle?
A 2 inch stack of 100 dollar bills?