You spend eight hours a day with them, five days a week — they are basically a second family at this point. However, you may not know (or like) your coworkers as much as a sibling or even cousin, so we've gone ahead and rounded up some foolproof gifts to give your water cooler buddy. Oh yeah, and did we mention they're all under $10? Let the awkward office gift exchange begin!
Stubborn clients, back-to-back meetings, and more. Work can be stressful, so help your coworker decompress with this Kikkerland Head Massager ($5).
This Chesapeake Bay Candle ($10, originally $13) will add some color to their desk and some balance and harmony to their day.
Is there a coworker who is always hosting dinner parties? This Thirstystone Black Sheesham Wood Marble Serving Board ($10) might just get you invited to one.
Every office has a know-it-all, and they are sure to love this Jeopardy! 2019 Daily Desk Calendar ($10, originally $15).
These cute Emily Ley Paper Gifts Composition Notebooks ($8) will add a fun splash of color to your coworker's desk.
One of the greatest thinkers of our time, Malcolm Gladwell completely reshapes how you think of success in Outliers: The Story of Success ($10, originally $17).
Give your most festive coworker a pair of holiday socks, like these Women's Hot Chocolate Crew Socks ($3, originally $8).
Stressed? Snack. Bored? Snack. Tired? Snack. Really these Milk Chocolate Butter Toffee Almonds ($10, originally $11) could not make a better gift.
This Boss Lady Floral Mouse Pad ($10) is just facts.
Give your coworker something to smile about with this positively pink LC Lauren Conrad 6-Pack You Got This Sticky Notepad Set ($8, originally $16).
Got a coworker who's a lefty? They'll totally love this Left Handed Super Power Writing Journal ($8)
If you don't exactly know what your coworker is into, let them fill it out themselves on the daily with this creative Personalized Chalkboard Ceramic Coffee Mug ($10).
Help your coworker wake up everyday with this fun Daily Brain Games 2019 Daily Desk Calendar ($10, originally $15).
This Burt's Bees Essential Kit ($10) is a great thing to have tucked into a desk drawer.
It doesn't get said enough, but this Coworker Pencil Set ($9) will remind your coworker every day in very specific (and hilarious) one-liners about why they are such a pleasure to work with!