Layoff happened 8 days ago, feeling lost - 10 months and counting

They called a meeting on Tuesday and 8 of us were let go. I had been there 8 years. Thank you in advance. I have not told my family yet. What did you do in the first week?

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

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