句子意思：(把工作等)带回家需要深思熟虑的投入，这将导致长期的压力，就像是还未开始就结束了一样。

as是连词，引导的状语从句。

Take-home，主语

require，谓语动词

thoughtful engagement，宾语

which引导的定语从句

as引导的状语从句

take-home在此句中其实是个省略，肯定有上文与之呼应。

take-home pay/salary/income 税后收入

take-home test/beer/brands 开卷考试

This product was the only take-home beer to increase market share last year. 外卖的啤酒