RTO Stress Assessment

Ten quick questions about how the return-to-office transition has actually felt for you. Score, level, and practical next steps — saved privately in your browser.

Not a medical diagnosis: this self-check is for self-awareness only. It cannot diagnose anxiety, depression or burnout. If stress is affecting sleep, appetite or daily functioning — or you ever feel unsafe — reach out to a licensed professional, your company's EAP, or a crisis line (in the US, call or text 988).

Over the past two weeks, how often…

1. …the RTO schedule makes it harder to do deep, focused work?
2. …do you feel stressed or drained by the extra commuting?
3. …has your sleep or mornings gotten worse since RTO began?
4. …do childcare, pickup or caregiving clashes with office days?
5. …do you feel your autonomy or control over your day has shrunk?
6. …do office interruptions and meetings leave you drained by afternoon?
7. …do you feel anxious or resentful on Sunday evenings about Monday?
8. …does your body feel worse — back, eyes, fatigue?
9. …do you seriously think about leaving your job?
10. …do you have less time for exercise, meals or family?

Answers are saved only in your browser (LocalStorage) and shared via the URL hash — nothing is uploaded.

Your result

Answer the questions — your stress level updates instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a clinical test?

No. This is a self-awareness tool based on common RTO stressors — not a validated clinical instrument. If your answers land in the high band for two or more weeks, that is a signal to talk to a professional or your company's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What counts as a "high" score?

Scores range 10–50. 10–19 is low, 20–34 is moderate, 35–50 is high. The score itself matters less than the trend — check it again in two weeks and see whether it is moving up.

What should I do with the result?

Pick one concrete step: a 1:1 with your manager about the schedule (request email template), a desk and setup change (ergonomic recommender), or — if the stress persists — your EAP or a licensed therapist.

Where is my score history stored?

Only in your browser's LocalStorage on this device. Clear the site data and the history disappears. Nothing is uploaded to us or to your employer.

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