The context of the following conversation is Carson always admired their clothes and wanted to buy the same clothes but had to get a job to make money.:
Carson says I really want to get a nice business suit, like the ones they are wearing..
The friend responds Well, go shopping and buy one..
Carson responds I don't have the money..
The friend responds Well, go get a job..
Carson responds I don't have a suit to wear to the interview..
The friend responds Perhaps you can make money writing a novel..