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

They called a meeting on Friday and 13 of us were let go. I had been there 13 years. I am in Salt Lake City, in case local advice matters. I have not told my family yet.

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

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