Laid off this week, where do I start? after 7 years as an electrician's helper

I was let go as an electrician's helper this week and I am still in shock. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 11 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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