The context of the following conversation is Following the gruelling search and interview process, Ash received a job offer.:
Ash says I finally got the job offer today..
The friend responds Congratulations! That seemed like a lot of work..
Ash responds it was gruelling looking for it then applying and all that..
The friend responds Does it feel worth it?.
Ash responds Yeah, it's a good position and I start Monday..
The friend responds Congratulations on the new job!.