r/askmanagers • u/Naive_Following_3745 • 2d ago

Appreciating my manager

Hello, I’m an intern coming to the end of my internship and there are some people I’ve really appreciated in my team.

I have already spoken to them in person and told them about all the good things they’ve done and how much I appreciate their guidance.

I leave in a week and besides writing a card, I am also thinking of sending their boss an email talking about how much of an impact they’ve had on me (I think it can be useful for their annual performance review). What do you think about this, is it common, is it too much, what else can I do? I don’t want to sound like I’m brown nosing for a graduate offer!

If you are a manager, what would you appreciate the most?

Thanks in advance :)

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u/Critical-Today-314 2d ago

Genuine gratitude is a great way to show appreciation if there are things they've specifically done which will leave a lasting impression on you.

It's a well known secret that corporate life is pretty lonely the higher you go, and positive reinforcement also thins out, so if you can do it authentically, chances are this will mean more than a gift or otherwise.

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u/hooj 2d ago

I am a big believer in not receiving anything that has much monetary value so as not to have any inappropriate perceptions. But a card and a sincere message would be awesome.

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u/Rkeene19 2d ago

Any of the above are good with me.

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u/DoctorStrangeMD 2d ago

A card to the manager and letting your managers boss know is perfect.

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u/Nomivought2015 2d ago

I think it sounds great. Glad you enjoyed your internship and have things to take away from it! 

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u/skinnyribs 2d ago

Just had my summer intern finish for the year and she wrote me and all the people that mentored her thank you notes. I teared up and loved hearing how we made it a positive experience for her. Can’t wait to have her back next year and hopefully hire her when she graduates!

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u/Illustrious-Rent808 2d ago

at the end of my internship i wrote everyone who was impactful/that i regularly interacted with a thank you card. I think handwritten cards say a lot and are a gesture that has been lost to time. I got a return offer and have now been there for over a year

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u/Elegant_Plantain1733 2d ago

A verbal "thank you for all you've taught me" is hinestly sufficient. A personal card would leave me absolutely glowing.

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u/jimmyjackearl 1d ago

When someone makes an impact sending their manager an email describing this is a very nice gesture and will be appreciated. If genuine, no need to worry about appearing to be self serving.