Just got laid off, what should I do first?, HR coordinator here

They called a meeting on Tuesday and 9 of us were let go. I had been there 9 years. It has been weighing on me all week. I have not told my family yet.

Ask for your final pay, unused leave and any documents in writing before you leave, if you still can.

I made a short list: benefits, bills, documents, and then my résumé. One thing each day kept me steady.