Laid off this week, where do I start? - 8 months and counting

I lost my job as a recruiter and I am not sure what to do first. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due.

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

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 8 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.