Laid off this week, where do I start?

I was let go as a payroll clerk this week and I am still in shock. Any experience at all would help. I have not told my family yet. Which steps were urgent?

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

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