Layoff happened 5 days ago, feeling lost after 5 years as a sales associate

They called a meeting on Monday and 5 of us were let go. I had been there 5 years. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. Which steps were urgent?

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

Give yourself the first couple of days to be upset. I did, and then I felt able to plan.