The context of the following conversation is Kendall made a decent living, even though it meant working a lot.:
Kendall says I'm really happy with my income, but it's starting to wear on me..
The friend responds What is?.
Kendall responds My job. I have to work a lot of long hours to make this kind of money..
The friend responds Hang in there, Kendall. Maybe they'll promote you soon and all your hard work will payoff with less hours but more responsibility..