Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 13 weeks in

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. There are 3 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. How did you handle it?

Do not wait until a bill surprises them. The longer it goes, the harder it gets.

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