The context of the following conversation is Sydney worked well to get noticed in business and ended up getting a promotion from their boss.:
Sydney says I think my hard work is finally paying off!.
The friend responds I know you've been working hard in business for a while now..
Sydney responds Yeah, I did. It's my dream to do well in this field..
The friend responds So what happened?.
Sydney responds I just got a promotion from my boss..
The friend responds Well, sounds like all that work was worth it!.