The films, shows, and books Wall Streeters think best illustrate their work lives

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A still from "Industry," an HBO drama about young bankers at the fictional bank Pierpoint & Co in London.

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'Suits' actor Patrick J. Adams said his mom helped him confirm that it was time to quit and focus on family

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Patrick J. Adams left "Suits" after season 7.

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Keira Knightley says choosing to have children meant she had to take a 'major step back' in her career

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Keira Knightley doesn't mind prioritizing motherhood over her acting career.

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I was adopted into a white, middle-class family and never felt like I belonged. It impacted how I show up at work.

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I started seeing a therapist when my job as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant got too stressful. It changed my career path.

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Abby Ooi completed her master's in counseling while flying for Singapore Airlines.

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I gave up my successful career and moved to Texas to care for my grandmother with dementia. It was the only option for us.

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Veronica Shanklin, 45, is a full-time carer for her mom, Linda, 77, who has dementia.

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Prices are improving. So why is everyone still so worked up about inflation?

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Angry eyebrows over crumpled-up bills

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I dated a man 20 years older than me. He helped me jump-start my career and open up emotionally.

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The author, not pictured, was in an age-gap relationship.

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We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets

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Older Americans said they wished they had saved more for their retirement and emergencies.

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I was a graphic designer for decades and went back to school at 60 to become a teacher. It pays less but is more rewarding.

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Stuart Fuller went back to school at 60 to pursue teaching.

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