I didn't start grad school after telling people that I was going to.
I was planning on going to grad school and I told a lot of people. I ended up not going, and I felt embarrassed every time someone asked me about how school was going.
user
That sounds very uncomfortable. Were you honest with them about your change of plans?
assistant
Yes. Without really giving details, I always kind of shrugged off their questions and told them that it didn't work out.
user
Right. 
assistant