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The narrator’s story weaves a complex tapestry of upbringing, work experiences, and unwarranted pressures to succeed. At just 21, after spending three years in one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, they began to seek answers to societal problems regarding financial disparity. Working as a teller, they witnessed the dramatic irony between appearances and reality; the ostentatious displays of wealth—luxury cars, designer clothes—often belonged to those drowning in debt. In contrast, those who opted for modesty demonstrated financial savvy, with substantial savings and investments.