Responsibility is not a magic switch you can turn on and off. You can't 'exit a system' if you have responsibilities, in a situation wherein that machine could

Responsibility is not a magic switch you can turn on and off. You can't 'exit a system' if you have responsibilities, in a situation wherein that machine could break down in your absence. If 'reading a few e-mails' is 'stressful' - then the person has issues working in a professional environment. 'Checking in' should not be stressful. It's just that - popping your head in to see what's up. In reality - there is absolutely no escaping this for those who have responsibility unless there is a lot of planning, especially the further 'up the chain' you get.