Layoff happened 3 days ago, feeling lost - what worked for you?

They called a meeting on Thursday and 3 of us were let go. I had been there 3 years. I worked as a home health aide before this. 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.

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