What’s a good birthday gift for my best friend who is turning 30. Born and raised in India. Currently a Software Engineer at Google in SF. Looking for suggestions. Thank you.

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Unhelpful comment, why does it matter that they work at google or are a SWE, shouldn’t it be more about their interests?

If they are super nerdy, and like DIY you could get them a kit to build something such as a smart mirror or something. Another idea is to take moments of the last 30 years, and memorialize them in a cool manner. My friend got me a custom sweatshirt with phrases that meant a lot to us and part of our vernacular in some manner.

Just two random suggestions based on nothing :)

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How abt a flying class? 30 is special

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Google Home 👻

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Thank you people. Keep the suggestions flowing.

Quick responses:
1. McK1 Is coincidentally correct. He is a male. Although, 4/5 other SWE at Google I know are female. So no bias there.
2. Principal 1 - The reason I mentioned his profession was to eliminate an assumption that he might be a consultant given I was posting in a forum filled with consultants. Didn’t want suggestions which might be great for consultants e.g. travel accessories but not so much for other folks. By the way, love your suggestion though.

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A job is not a personality, and everything in life including birthday gifts should not be linked to your profession! Don’t forget that :)

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M/F? Might help narrow down some good suggestions.

How is that sexist if he’s stating that it’s probably a male? Not saying there shouldn’t be more women SWEs but it’s just more likely that it’s a male. Facts

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