The context of the following conversation is Tracy forced their work upon Ash.  Ash decided to quit and had their own business.:
Ash says I really hated doing all that work!.
The friend responds Why is that? Did it just feel too much?.
Ash responds It really did, and I had to quit my own business..
The friend responds Well I hope that you find something else..
Ash responds I will, thanks! I just couldn't do that anymore..
The friend responds Yes, I mean, it didn't sound fun at all..