Why did she have to go this year?  Why not next year?  
 
I'm just thinking that if she had been with her employer for more than a year she may have had better standing.  The other thing not mentioned; is this something she has done every year?  My impression was this was her first time going. 
 
I guess what I am saying is why does the employer need to bend to meet the wants of a new employee.  (And I say "wants" instead of "needs" under the assumption this was not an annual trip.)
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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