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Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? (update)
Priya Halvorsen
9/4/2026, 8:31:24 AM
My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a dental hygienist. There are 7 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?
Jamie Halvorsen
9/18/2026, 1:55:09 AM
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.
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