lol that's sad

You don't seem to understand what's depression. I can understand you hate being around people whining, but that is something else; depression is an actual illness.

Agreed with above. Depression and just being a whiny bitch are two different things.

You have the opportunity to make a depressed person happy and do a kind deed? Oh yeah, definitely FYL. -.-

OP, you can say no but it does sound a nice thing to do. Also, whatever you decide to do, remind your boss that his son defiantly needs professional help rather than a date.

its one date. just go on it

And after that,be sure to post an FML about helping an old lady cross the street!

I'm not going to cry foul on your boss - Maybe it was just a suggestion, and he's trying to find out what to do with his son - Doesn't mean he's being unprofessional and out for your job if you don't accept. Frankly, some work places aren't the old office type and are very casual/relaxed. If you work in a rigid environment and you think your boss is going to offer sanctions if you don't accept, than FML. But, have you bothered trying to explain that if his son is on the verge of suicide you don't want to risk going out on date and hurting his feelings if he ends up liking you too much?. . .Or mentioned your extremely jealous boyfriend.

I hope your boss realizes that this is not going to help his son. If he figures out that it's a "pity date" he'll probably only be worse off.

that is like way over stepping his boundaries ....