Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 12 months and counting

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. I have been trying to stay organised about it. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. What did you say?

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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.