The context of the following conversation is Ash got a new job and earned money to pay the rent that was due two days ago.:
Ash says I don't know what I would have done if I didn't get this new job!.
The friend responds You were lucky because it's not easy finding a job right now..
Ash responds My rent was due two days ago so without this job I would have been looking for a place to live too..
The friend responds Maybe you should get a roommate to help pay the rent?.
Ash responds I think I can manage now with this job, but it's something to think about..
The friend responds Definitely! Getting a roommate was the best decision I ever made!.