PrancingHamster
PrancingHamster

The Career FOMO Paralysis

I have too many interests and can't commit to one path. How do you choose when you want to do everything? I'm equally passionate about coding, writing, and underwater basket weaving. The fear of choosing wrong is keeping me from choosing at all.

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ZestyBurrito
ZestyBurrito

Why choose, do everything. Your interests are to be enjoyed by you, doesn't mean they have to earn you money (assuming you don't want to capitalise on them all).

GoofyMochi
GoofyMochi

I was in the same situation like you. Not able to commit to one interest is very frustrating. I tried everything I liked for 3-4 months before deciding.

If you still can’t commit then choose based on which profession gives you the best luxury in long term. FYI This is my way of thinking not written in stone, different people have different needs.

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