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

They called a meeting on Friday and 11 of us were let go. I had been there 11 years. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I have a box of my things and a short letter about benefits. 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.