Job stress can affect anyone, but if you have job authority, higher skills, or decision-making latitude, then you are at a higher risk for job stress following you home. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't simply talking about work with a spouse/partner that creates the real stress. Instead, it is lack of emotional availability that adversely affects your relationships. "Being there" emotionally is your goal, and structure is the way to achieve it. To stop the home invasion, establish a support system - a mentor or reliable group of friends - to process stress and solve work problems. Establish home-life routines you stick to - changing clothes when you arrive home, setting a regular family hour for building bonds, and make sure activities inhibit distraction by work. A more efficient separation of job stress from family life will soon follow.