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Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? (update)
Vivek Petrov
5/6/2026, 6:42:53 AM
My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a home health aide. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. Did it get easier afterwards?
Sanjay Petrov
9/21/2026, 11:54:37 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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