Layoff happened 4 days ago, feeling lost after 4 years as a home health aide

They called a meeting on Tuesday and 4 of us were let go. I had been there 4 years. It has been weighing on me all week. 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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.