The context of the following conversation is Kendall tried hard to keep her job but the store was closing so she could not keep it.:
Kendall says Do you know of anywhere that's hiring?.
The friend responds Don't you have a job already?.
Kendall responds Well I tried to keep my job but....
The friend responds Oh no, did you get fired?  What happened?.
Kendall responds Well, I was technically laid off.  I wanted to keep my job and tried but they closed the store..
The friend responds Oh man, that sucks.  I'll ask around if there are any jobs anywhere else..