Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea?, HR coordinator here

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as an HR coordinator. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I want a plan before I speak. Did it get easier afterwards?

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.

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