Layoff happened 18 days ago, feeling lost after 18 years as a mechanic

They called a meeting on Tuesday and 18 of us were let go. I had been there 18 years. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. 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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.