Telling my partner I lost my job after 8 years as an electrician's helper

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. There are 8 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I want a plan before I speak. What did you say?

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.