Layoff happened 4 days ago, feeling lost after 4 years as a payroll clerk

I was let go as a payroll clerk this week and I am still in shock. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. What did you do in the first week?

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

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