Layoff happened 11 days ago, feeling lost - 11 weeks in

I lost my job as a payroll clerk and I am not sure what to do first. I am in Madison, in case local advice matters. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

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