Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 11 months and counting

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. Any experience at all would help. I want a plan before I speak. What did you say?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

I told my partner the same evening with a simple plan: what happened, what I was doing and what I needed. It was a relief.