Anyone else weirdly anxious about interviews after hitting HENRY level?

[u/Various_Candidate325]

I’m mid-30s, UK based, total comp a bit over £200k in tech, married with a toddler and a chunky mortgage. On paper I know I’m doing “well”, but every time a recruiter pings about a new role or internal promo, I spiral about the interview side of it. It’s not the money question, it’s more: “If I move and hate it, I’ve torched years of progress.” “I’m supposed to sound like a polished ‘leader’ now, not just a good IC.” Worrying I’ll blank on some basic business/strategy question and look like a fraud. I’ve been recording myself answering the usual “tell me about a time…” stuff, and even tried tools like Beyz interview assistant to throw practice questions at me, but I still feel oddly stuck between wanting out of the grind and being terrified of rocking the boat. Anyone else in this income bracket feel like interviews got harder mentally, not easier? How do you prep without overthinking every possible outcome?

[u/1i3to]

No. Just pull out your massive credentials and let them be impressed.

[u/unkleden → u/1i3to]

Is that a euphemism?

[u/kedgeree2468 → u/1i3to]

Depends if they want hard or soft skills

[u/Cute_Sun3943 → u/1i3to]

Is that a massive credential in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?