What if your boss wants to set you up with their daughter?

[Gabe7]

I've never been a fan of dipping into the company ink but I'm less a fan of pretty know nothings. My boss has a daughter who is pretty and nice and isn't so smart. Boss wants me to go out with her. Not to go out with her will make boss mad. Girl likes me, I don't know why because I don't pay her much mind other than being polite when she's around. Should I make up an excuse to avoid going out with her or should I take her out to try to make boss happy? Or should I do something else?

 

[MacFall]

Subscribing; making popcorn.

 

[septemberskies]

Tell the boss that you are seeing someone right now. (Unless you have a genuine interest) Don't tread in those waters, it's more trouble then it appears.

 

[Tamara224]

Take her out on a date. Tell her that you don't believe in kissing or holding hands before marriage. Talk politics, religion and philosophy. If she turns out to be as empty-headed as you think she is, then she'll be bored out of her mind and won't want to date you again. jk


Why can't you just tell your boss that you aren't into his daughter?

 

[Thunder Peel]

I'd recommend just eating pudding instead. That solves most of my problems.

 

[Amber.ly]

If you think she is stupid, I suggest you do the right thing and tell your boss NO. She shouldn't have to put up with your attitude. And you would end up screwed in the long run cause if she is a daddy's girl- look out!

 

[MacFall]

I'd recommend just eating pudding instead. That solves most of my problems.

I agree. Especially if it's of the frozen-on-a-stick variety.

 

[Tamara224]

Mmmmmmm, pudding pops!

 

[Miles]

I would mention something about professionalism and keeping one's work and personal life separate.

 

[Rhye]

I'd recommend just eating pudding instead. That solves most of my problems.

I thought this would never happened, but it has....I hate puddling. How are we going to solve this bump in the friendship?


What Miles said.

 

[mjmcmillan]

I don't offer dating advice as a rule, but in this case--- RUN!!!!!

Seriously, if you want long term trouble all you have to do is date the boss's daughter. If/when the breakup occurs (bets are on when, not if because of what you've already stated) you will have a nightmare on your hands. You might not be able to work there anymore after the breakup, no matter how much you like your job and get along with everybody else.

The only thing I could imagine that would be worse is being pressured to date the pastor's daughter and feeling as you do about this situation. There's no way to win, so see what you can do to cut your losses.

 

[mina]

It has potential for major awkwardness. just say no in a dignified way.