Layoff happened 11 days ago, feeling lost - 13 weeks in

They called a meeting on Friday and 11 of us were let go. I had been there 11 years. I have not told my family yet. What did you do in the first week?

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

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