But it’s the scene that changes the story. In the film American Beauty (1999), the moment Lester Burnham quits his job, walks out of his cubicle with a beer in hand—that’s it. That’s his turning point ...

At one time, if you were commuting to an office or other workplace, a heavy leather briefcase was the go-to, but these days there are multiple types of work bags to choose from. One could say the ...