Navigating Evil Eye Concerns: Balancing Truth-Telling and Protection in Islam

As-salamu alaykum everyone! Alhamdulillah, I'm nearing graduation from college and, by Allah's grace, I've already secured a job offer for after I finish. Alhamdulillah for all these blessings! I've come across Islamic reminders about being cautious with sharing good news, since not everyone may have sincere happiness for you-envy and the evil eye are real concerns. My parents have advised me to keep this news private to protect myself, so when close relatives ask about my job search, I've had to give vague answers or avoid the truth. Honestly, it feels uncomfortable not being fully transparent, especially when asked directly. This situation has raised a couple of questions for me: First, is believing in the evil eye considered shirk? I wonder because it involves the idea that others' envy could harm me. Second, if the evil eye is a genuine concept in Islam, shouldn't I focus on protective measures like reciting Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas and making dua, rather than hiding truths? I'd love to hear thoughts from those who've dealt with similar dilemmas-how do you balance honesty with spiritual protection in your life?