That “What If I’m Behind?” Feeling? Yeah, It’s Career FOMO.

You’re scrolling. Again.

Someone just landed a role at Google.
Someone else is “so grateful” to be speaking at a panel.
Someone just launched their own startup.

You? You’re wondering if you even like your job — or if you accidentally sleepwalked into it.

That tight feeling in your chest?
That nagging “Did I miss my moment?”
That “I’m doing okay, but… am I?”

That’s career FOMO. And it’s everywhere.

But no one talks about it — because admitting it feels like failure.

Spoiler: It’s not. It’s just your brain begging for clarity.

Where Career FOMO Comes From

Let’s name it, so it stops controlling you:

• Constant Comparison: LinkedIn is a highlight reel. You’re judging your insides by someone else’s outsides.

• Success = Timeline: Somewhere you absorbed that you need to “figure it out” by 25, hit manager by 28, and “settle” by 30.

• Too Many Options, No Map: You’re told you can be anything. But no one told you how to decide what.

• Internalised Guilt: You picked the “safe” job. Or the “dream” one. And neither feels like it fits anymore.

This isn’t just stress. It’s directionless ambition. You’re craving meaning, not a new job title.

Okay, But What Do You Do With That Feeling?

First, breathe. You’re not behind, you’re just unclear.

Here’s how to shift out of spiral mode:

Zoom In, Not Out
FOMO thrives when you’re looking at everyone else’s path.
Focus on your own “why.” Ask yourself: What kind of work energises me? What lifestyle am I building toward?

Get a Real Map
You don’t need 25 more reels on “alternate careers.” You need direction. A plan. A sounding board. That’s where Mentoria steps in.

Use the career assessment to figure out what you actually value in a career (status? freedom? creativity? security?)
Talk to experts who’ve been where you are, confused, burnt out, curious, and now have real insight, not just success stories
Get a game plan for what to do next: whether that’s pivoting, upskilling, or just rethinking what “success” even looks like for you

You’re Not Lost, You’re Just Overstimulated

Career FOMO isn’t a flaw. It’s a symptom. Of too much noise, too little direction, and a lot of pressure to get it “right” on the first try.

You’re allowed to change your mind. To take your time. To build a career that works for your brain, your values, your life.

But if you’re tired of overthinking and just want to feel like you know what you’re doing again?

Mentoria is your next step. For clarity. For confidence. For that much-needed deep exhale.