The context of the following conversation is Kendall told Aubrey many tales about her years spent as a dancer in a Las Vegas show.:
Kendall says So after my first year in Las Vegas, I knew that was where I wanted to be..
The friend responds Did you get a job as a dancer right away..
Kendall responds Oh, no way, Aubrey. I had to audition over and over again before I could get even the smallest of roles. But things picked up..
The friend responds How long were you there before you started working steadily?.
Kendall responds I got my first permanent job in Vegas in May, so I was there about 8 months before I was making a steady paycheck..
The friend responds 8 months is not too bad as long as you were able to support yourself in the interm..