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Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 2 months and counting
Kenji Fontaine
6/14/2026, 6:49:31 AM
I was laid off 21 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. There are 4 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. Did it get easier afterwards?
Priya Fontaine
9/24/2026, 2:05:58 PM
Shame is common after a layoff even when it is not your fault. Saying it out loud to one person first helped me.
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