<prompt> Human: Hello,My company has just told me that I would need to go on an overseas business trip in the New York area in the coming weeks I am from France. The event I am supposed to attend is from Monday to Thursday. Unfortunately, the price of the return ticket from NY to Paris for Friday is simply outrageous. If I were to leave on Friday itd cost the company 1,300; on Sunday, 400. I am a junior and my boss isnt too keen on the company spending that kind of money for me, so they would like me to fly back on Sunday. Of course, I would have to pay for my own expenses from Friday to Sunday.The problem is: This is my first job, Ive been there for a few months and earn about 2,000month I am currently planning two personal vacations that are costly and as a result I am tight on me money; I will probably have around 1,000 in my checking account in May. I am trying to save some money so I can move out of my parents houseSo, my question is: can I afford, somehow, a three day stay in New York City? If so, how? Do you have any tips? Any helpinsights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!Edit: edited to precise that I would be staying in New York City, not just New York. Sorry for the possible confusion!Edit 2: removed some identifying detailsEdit 3: I got so many more replies than I expected! Thank you to everyone that has commented, Im sorry that I cant reply to all of you. You have really helped me. I will definitely let you know how it goes, wish me luck! Edit 4: I talked to manager, stood my ground and booked my flight! Ill be flying back to France on Friday evening. Thank you all for your help :Assistant: If your employer refuses to pay for the more expensive Friday flight, and opts for the cheaper Sunday flight, they should be paying for your accommodations until Sunday. You shouldnt be forking out this cash.Human: Thank you! Thats what I was thinking but theyre telling me that this is like a personal vacation since the workshop is over. What should I say? Is there some kind of written rules I could refer to?  <response>: I appreciate the offer! Unfortunately, its not in my budget this year to take a solo vacation to NYC for any amount of time, even with the tickets paid for. Given that, what makes the most sense? We could fly me back Friday, you could cover accommodations over the weekend and I can fly back Sunday, or I could not go if that makes the most sense. 