I don't think I have a lot to say about your question as you have answered yourself and I totally agree. However, I work from home, my children are grown and grandchildren don't stay too long for visits (not because I'm nasty to them LOL!) and I'm a nervous wreck!!
I am just like my late father so I also agree with nature AND nurture too when it comes to anxiety.
Your question was written in a way that made me giggle! (Me imagining you jumping on your boss, etc.)
Yours was an interesting premise. Thanks.