Ok, so the unthinkable has happened and with one day to go, you´ve suddenly realised that you have just now been put in charge of administrative professionals day gifting. Including your own. Which would be great, except, it's now in 24 hours and, short of bribing your local FedEx office, there is no way that you can get anything delivered in time. All of these options work whether you´re looking for last-minute gifts in the USA or elsewhere (except for Doordash, so check your region if you´re buying this) So for all of your last-minute admin professionals day gifts, look no further.
We´ve scoured the internet on your behalf and found a whole host of gifts that you can order today and be delivered to the right inbox directly for you. Whether you´re looking for budget friendly administrative professionals day gifts, gifts for your coworkers, diy admin gifts or simply something to say a big thank you to the administrative staff, we have something to suit. Just take a look at the list below and be ready for Administrative Professionals Day in the click of a button.
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Indulgent gifts
We all know how hard you work, so there´s nothing you deserve more than a well deserved spa treatment. Spaweek have over 9000 locations in North America, and for those of you who would prefer to indulge in the privacy of your own home, these cards can be used to buy products delivered directly to you. You can choose how much to load on the card ( if you´re having to shop for your own Administrative Professionals Day gift, may I suggest the luxe version!) and have them delivered digitally directly to you. It´s the perfect gift to spoil someone with and make them feel special.
Edible gifts
Let´s be honest, you are now way too late to be ordering handmade cookies, and unless you´re a dab hand in the kitchen, the chances are you won´t be making anything either. So here´s the next best option. No it´s not super glamorous, but it does allow the recipient to choose from a huge variety of restaurants and get it delivered to their door. Whether they use it for a one off feast, or simply take advantage of it on a day when they´re too tired to cook is up to them. And you. Pick your gifting amount and go.
Entertainment Gifts
Ok, so the EA in your life (you may be the EA in your life) may love to read but not have time, or simply may have really gotten into audiobooks. Half the people I know have virtually nothing else on in their cars and on their commute, so the audience is definitely there. If that´s the case for you, then an Audible membership is the way to go. Whether you buy them a plan for one month or a year is your call, but with this gift they can be up and running in an instant.
If, like me, you´re a bit more of a fan of physically reading your stories, then a kindle unlimited membership is the way to go. I love nothing more than to be able to start a new book the minute I finish my last, so if the EA you´re gifting is similar, then you can´t go wrong! Again, membership can be bought monthly, yearly, or how you desire, so the sky is the limit.
Self Improvement Gifts
My personal favourite here is Masterclass. They have a huge amount of courses available, from truly incredible tutors. I´m talking photography by Annie Liebowitz, Investment from Warren Buffett, Entrepreneurship with Richard Branson and everything else in between. You can learn to bake, write a bestseller, invest in a portfolio and sing like a diva within the comfort of your own home. I personally love Gordon Ramseys cooking course on Masterclass. He´s much less shouty than in his shows, but hearing his voice gives the added frisson of thinking he may be about to refer to me as an idiot sandwich. The whole platform is incredibly diverse, so something should appeal to everyone and also amazingly affordable when you consider the quality on offer.
Gifts for when you just don't know
Ok, so you may be buying for someone that you truly do not know, or at least do not know well enough to purchase a thoughtful gift for. In these circumstances, you have two options. Buy them something specific that may go very very wrong, or simply let them purchase for themselves. For easy Administrative Professionals Day gifts, the two best options here are Amazon vouchers or cold hard cash. Yes, it's impersonal, yes it´s obvious you left it to the last minute and yes the recipient will absolutely know all of the above. You also have less than 24 hours, so no, you don´t have many options. Every woman, man, and child I know would rather be able to pick for themselves at this stage than get a crappy mug or a generic floral stationery set (does anyone even write on paper anymore?). Throw some money at the problem, it´s better than nothing.
And breathe. No, it won´t be perfect, and chances are you won´t be replacing Santa anytime soon if you´ve just started shopping. But let´s be real, if this as a task has just been thrown at you then your options are limited, With these instant gift options you can save face, provide something nice and if needs be, they can buy their own booze with some free cash! Don´t forget to at the very least make sure you include a message of gratitude for them, and make it as personal as possible. However, if you´re like me and struggle with what to write in a card (why is Happy Birthday never enough?) then have a look at some ideas for messages here.
Now go and treat yourself to something indulgent to thank yourself for having dealt with an otherwise thankless task. Chin up!
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