How to Help With a Gift for a Friend Who Is Laid Off
What do you do when your friend has been laid off work? The right gift can be priceless for a friend who is down on their luck. Give a gift that will help lift their spirits. It can be hard to find the right gift, when you are dealing with a touchy subject. Being laid off work can make a person emotional, so here are some tips on finding a good way to give a gift for a friend who has been laid off work.
Instructions
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Put together a gift basket -
This is a good option if you know your friend well. In the gift basket you can include gift cards (Wal-Mart or gas cards)coffee or their favorite hot beverage, fruit, and helpful books. Add in something personal or funny, to lighten the mood. -
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Give the gift of time -
Write a nice card and let your friend know you are there for them. If they have kids and need a sitter, or someone to go job searching with, make sure they know you are available. -
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Pick up on cues your friend drops -
Sometimes people don't come right out and say what they need. Make sure to listen for the little clues when you are talking to them . -
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Be there-
One of the best gifts to give, is you. Check up with them frequently and be open to helping where you can.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you don't over emphasize the loss of the job, steer away from personal questions, let them do the talking about their job loss if they chose to.
Don't overwhelm them with one big gift. If you know your friend really needs help, smaller gifts spread out are more helpful
Make the gifts plain, don't wrap or make it fancy. Over the top extravagant things can make the person feel worse.
Comments
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Angela Dent
Jan 10, 2009
Wonderful article, thanks for sharing! -
veryirie
Jan 08, 2009
Excellent gift ideas for a friend who has been laid off work; very good tips!