“FOBO is a serious problem that can inflict far more damage than FOMO,” McGinnis noted. “Unlike FOMO, which is largely an ...

People who experience FOBO might ice out their loved ones, colleagues or even potential love interests because those people grow tired of waiting for the FOBO-inflicted person to make a decision.

FOBO can touch many different aspects of your life, from career choices and living situations to leisurely activities like shopping and dining out.

FOBO is a buzzword that kept popping up last week around this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In a panel titled "Closing the Jobs Gap," Singapore's president, ...

FoBO, the fear of better options, is FoMO's close relative. In fact, the two terms are attributed to the same man, venture capitalist Patrick Mcginnis.

Recent Gallup polling indicates FOBO is on the rise. In a survey of US workers, 22% of respondents said they were worried their jobs would become obsolete because of technology, up from 15% in 2021.

FOBO, or fear of becoming obsolete, was on business leaders' minds at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.Monty Rakusen/Getty Images FOBO was the new buzzword floating around Davos this ...

FOBO can be contagious as well, she added. If you develop a pattern of avoidance at work, you might find yourself following a similar path when it comes to household decisions or family matters.

The term "FOBO" was coined at the same time as "FOMO," but fewer people are familiar with this potent force.

How does FOBO affect people’s lives and mental health? “FOBO is a serious problem that can inflict far more damage than FOMO,” McGinnis noted. “Unlike FOMO, which is largely an internal struggle that ...