FOBO — Fear of Better Options When opportunity becomes anxiety. Too many doors, no direction.

Ritika, 25, MBA fresher from Indore, has three offers — sustainability startup, agri-consultancy, and ESG research firm. She spends nights on LinkedIn, terrified of picking the “wrong” one. “What if there’s a better opening tomorrow?”

In Boston, Ethan, 28, climate data scientist, job-hops every eight months chasing “perfect alignment.” He ends up with ten logos on his résumé — and no loyalty.

What This Reveals About Work Relations
FOBO is the burnout of abundance. It turns ambition into anxiety. Clarity coaching and purpose alignment can ground young professionals — reminding them that greener jobs aren’t always on the other side.