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We’re talking too many water bottles, socks that dont fit, luggage tag holders, etc
I’m sure I’m not the only one with the “box of unused tech swag” and throwing it all away feels like a waste.
Has anyone found a good way to put all this to use?
When I start at a company, I ask if there's a swag opt-out, and if they don't offer one I lobby for it. When I get swag I didn't request or want, I refuse the package or ship it back.
I'm happy to accept shirts or hats when I'm in a visibly customer-facing role or for an event, but the rest of the swag is pure and instant waste, and it makes me like the company less. I get why much of it is done the way it's done (minimum order sizes, quantity discounts, contract reqs, as comp bonuses thrown in with customer/event swag orders) but I don't want that shit in my house.
I was given a bunch of swag when I started my current job, and just left it in the corner of my cube. When I move on, I'll leave it behind right where it is.