Laid off this week, where do I start? after 17 years as a graphic designer

They called a meeting on Tuesday and 17 of us were let go. I had been there 17 years. It has been weighing on me all week. I have not told my family yet. Which steps were urgent?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.

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