I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference . Is that right ?   Yes , it would be my first trip overseas . Actually , it's going to be my first time leaving the country .   Are you serious ? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation ?   No , I have never vacationed anywhere exotic . But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time , at least I can travel on company time !   Well , being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity . Have you applied at the embassy for a visa yet ? 