I’ll be working that day, making money, getting some laughs, enjoying the camaraderie. Spending? NO. Stopped that gift-among-adults-gig about 10 years ago. The adult children were second-guessing at first but after a few seasons they’re all on board and have been ever since.
If you need essentials, there may be deals.
Prepare. Persevere.
required gift giving is not fun...I hate it...I’d much rather have a little present in the middle of a no name month for no reason whatsoever except someone thought I might like it...