Just got laid off, what should I do first? - first time posting

They called a meeting on Monday and 16 of us were let go. I had been there 16 years. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I have not told my family yet. What did you do in the first week?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.