Layoff happened 11 days ago, feeling lost

They called a meeting on Thursday and 11 of us were let go. I had been there 11 years. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I have not told my family yet. 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.

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