Layoff happened 5 days ago, feeling lost (Birmingham)

They called a meeting on Friday and 5 of us were let go. I had been there 5 years. Any experience at all would help. I have not told my family yet. 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.

I made a short list: benefits, bills, documents, and then my résumé. One thing each day kept me steady.