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Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - any advice?
Emeka Okonkwo
7/9/2026, 12:14:05 PM
I was laid off 3 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. How did you handle it?
Dara Okonkwo
7/9/2026, 1:19:07 PM
Do not wait until a bill surprises them. The longer it goes, the harder it gets.
Anya Okonkwo
9/18/2026, 1:20:22 AM
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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