Sense and Sensibility

"Don't ask for time off, if you get the job. I just don't think it's sensible to go right now. I mean, it hasn't been that long since he left, and I've been going over the numbers. It's just not a good time. He's coming in October anyway, right? [Most likely not.] So you can just see him then, and we can save for you two to have an amazing time when he's here [like the World of Coke for the eightieth time]. I appreciate you offering to pay for gas, but I don't think that's a wise way to spend your money."