Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 15 weeks in

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. It has been a long 15 weeks. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?

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 saved me later.