The context of the following conversation is Austin offered Sydney a position because they knew Sydney was tire of living with their parents.:
Sydney says I want to move out of my parents' house, as Austin offered me a position, I can finally do that now..
The friend responds What will you be doing?.
Sydney responds It's an accounting job with a big firm..
The friend responds Does Austin have connections?.
Sydney responds He knows one of the principals.  He thinks I'll get the job..
The friend responds It pays to have connections..