Just got laid off, what should I do first? - what worked for you?

I lost my job as a barista and I am not sure what to do first. I have a box of my things and a short letter about benefits. What did you do in the first week?

Give yourself the first couple of days to be upset. I did, and then I felt able to plan.

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