Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? after 14 years as a store manager

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. 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.