Laid off this week, where do I start? - what worked for you?

They called a meeting on Friday and 12 of us were let go. I had been there 12 years. There are 12 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due.

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

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