What is the internal conflict in the content of the dead man's pocket?

In "The Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney, the internal conflict revolves around Tom Benecke's struggle between his ambition and his personal life. While he is determined to succeed in his career and secure a promotion, this drive leads him to neglect his relationship with his wife and the value of personal connections. As he faces a life-threatening situation while retrieving a crucial piece of work from the ledge, he confronts the realization that his priorities may be misguided. This moment of crisis forces him to reconsider what truly matters in his life.