Layoff happened 8 days ago, feeling lost, line cook here

They called a meeting on Wednesday and 8 of us were let go. I had been there 8 years. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I have not told my family yet.

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

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