11 funny retirement gifts for the witty retiree

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17 March 2024 by WTF Notebooks

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Searching for the perfect gift for a friend or colleague entering the serene realm of retirement can be quite the quest. You're after that sweet spot: a gift that resonates deeply with the recipient, celebrating their transition into the golden years while simultaneously expressing gratitude for their invaluable presence in your life or team.

But hold the applause! Before you dive into the sea of cliché retirement gifts inject some zest into this milestone moment. Retirement, you see, isn’t just bidding adieu to deadlines and watercooler gossip; it's about welcoming a new chapter filled with leisure, laughter, and perhaps a touch of mischief. The grand finale of a fireworks show – it's both a "ta-da!" and a "farewell."

And what better way to send off your favorite retiree than with a hearty laugh and a quirky gift?

Enter WTF Notebooks – the masters of mirth and mischief in the world of stationery. From tongue-in-cheek quips about the trials of work life to witty observations about the passage of time, our extensive collection of over 200 amusing notebook titles offers something tailor-made for every retiree.

Whether your soon-to-be retiree is known for their quick wit or their knack for sarcasm, we've curated a collection of 11 hilariously witty retirement gifts guaranteed to tickle their funny bone.

WTF Notebooks' funny retirement gift guide

A fun retirement journal titled: Mondays and other things I’ve come to like since retirement

Mondays and other things I’ve come to like since retirement

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook entitled: Random thoughts and other notes I’ll turn into a book one day

Random thoughts and other notes I’ll turn into a book one day

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook titled: List of people who have wasted my time

List of people who have wasted my time

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook titled: Things in the NDA I can’t talk about

Things in the NDA I can’t talk about

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A funny retirement notebook titled: Hobbies I’ll take up when I retire

Hobbies I’ll take up when I retire

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook titled: My book for drinking wine and judging people

My book for drinking wine and judging people

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A funny work and retirement notebook entitled

Emails I won’t respond to

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook titled: My research into working alongside a bunch of morons

My research into working alongside a bunch of morons

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A funny retirement notebook titled: Shit I have to write down because I’m old

Shit I have to write down because I’m old

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook titled: Birthdays and anniversary dates I always forget

Birthdays and anniversary dates I always forget

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order
A WTF Notebook titled: Grocery lists and plans for world domination

Grocery lists and plans for world domination

  • Tailor this notebook to suit the retiree's taste
  • Custom-printed to order

How to customize a WTF Notebook

If you've found the perfect title in this list of retirement gift ideas (or maybe in our full range of notebook titles), it's now time to customize the gift to match your recipient's taste and personality.

And it's as easy as clicking a couple of buttons – literally. Take a look at this article that guides you through the process. Once ordered, leave it to us and we'll custom-print your unique WTF Notebook in our production house near Salt Lake City, UT.

Ordinary is overrated

WTF Notebooks are here to make you laugh out loud. Custom-printed to order, they are the perfect gift for friends, family, co-workers or yourself. Say goodbye to boring notebooks and hello to WTF Notebooks!

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A customer holding his blue WTF Notebook titled 'Times I was right and nobody listened'
A happy customer holding her red WTF Notebook titled 'List of people who have wasted my time'
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