There’s always the question of “but, what if?” Anxiety can be a very persistent beast, and not missing out might temporarily soothe it. | Weets Goh Writer |
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Both FOMO and JOMO are required for the wheels of capitalism to keep turning. Once one has successfully satisfied maximalist expectations, one can check into a remote resort that charges $1,800 a night for a chance to fully unplug. |
Adeline Wong Sub-Editor | Jomo presupposes Fomo. You can’t fully appreciate the joy of opting out if you’ve never opted in. But that has never stopped each camp from getting green-eyed at the other – especially in parenthood. So FTWMs envy SAHMs for freed-up time for wellness, while SAHMs are peeved at that sentiment because they sacrificed their careers. One person’s Jomo is another person’s Fomo. Complicated, really. |
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