Layoff happened 10 days ago, feeling lost (Madison)

They called a meeting on Thursday and 10 of us were let go. I had been there 10 years. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I have a box of my things and a short letter about benefits. What did you do in the first week?

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

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