What is the man?

W: As an attorney, you have practiced law over twenty years, and dealt with all types of cases. It seems that you enjoy your work so much.
M: Yeah, but you know, my childhood dream was to be a judge.

M: David finally found a new job last week. He has been unemployed for a year.
W: But Mary told me he is now paid only 1/3 as much as before.
M: It is still much better than being out of work.