Layoff happened 5 days ago, feeling lost - first time posting

They called a meeting on Friday and 5 of us were let go. I had been there 5 years. I am in Sacramento, in case local advice matters. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due.

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

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