>> Its higher than people with real stress like physicians, policemen and firefighters. > The thing is with most non-office professions like that, especially t

>> Its higher than people with real stress like physicians, policemen and firefighters. > The thing is with most non-office professions like that, especially those involving physical instead of cognitive work, it's much easier to disconnect and relax mentally after work I wouldn't say being a physician, police or firefighter is non-cognitive work. What you say might apply to some other professions, though. But the mentioned professions definitely see stuff that will haunt you and stay with you, and won't let you disconnect.