Laid Off Without Warning—What Now?

Today was supposed to be just another Friday, but instead, I walked out of the office with a cardboard box and no severance. My last paycheck is coming next week, and honestly, panic is setting in. I’ve always been the main breadwinner—now, my partner’s salary barely covers half our bills. How do people even process this? I’ve never been laid off before, so I’m lost. Should I start applying everywhere right away, or take a breath and regroup? What about health insurance, or explaining this gap in interviews? I’m desperate for advice from anyone who’s been through this. Right now, I just feel numb and overwhelmed. Any tips or words of wisdom would mean the world. 🙏 #CareerAdvice #JobLoss #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer