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

They called a meeting on Tuesday and 17 of us were let go. I had been there 17 years. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I have not told my family yet. Which steps were urgent?

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

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