The context of the following conversation is Bailey was running late for work, but Bailey would make it on time.:
Bailey says I would have loved to keep talking, but I had to finish getting ready..
The friend responds Did you end up getting there on time?.
Bailey responds Yeah, but I was running late today..
The friend responds How the heck did you manage to clock in at 9 then?.
Bailey responds I ended up getting a taxi, bit of a bummer..
The friend responds That sucks, that's like half you daily wage gone..