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How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 15 weeks in
Hana Iyer
4/28/2026, 6:21:04 AM
My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a data-entry clerk. There are 16 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet.
Elif Iyer
9/25/2026, 10:23:11 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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