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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in workers’ stress levels, with more than two thirds saying that this is the most stressful time of their careers. While some of that stress is due to health and existential concerns, much of it is associated with work. The fear of being laid off; the exhaustion of endless Zoom meetings; the concern about how to manage our careers; and the pressure of juggling work, parenting, and household responsibilities add up to a heavy burden of stress that can easily affect workers’ close relationships at home.