Layoff happened 16 days ago, feeling lost after 16 years as a security officer

They called a meeting on Monday and 16 of us were let go. I had been there 16 years. There are 16 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. What did you do in the first week?

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.