I got laid off yesterday!

I am still in a bit of shock, probably because I've never been fired nor laid off before. I had a bad feeling when I went into the office, although I was hoping that I would have escaped the chopping block as I had already been interviewed for a permanent position, but alas no... So I went home sad, especially since I had plans for the rest of the week and was formulating an art museum visit with my best friends as well as a few other things. Now I'm not sure... I'm applying for work but what do I do in the mean while? I've never been a fan of unemployment and I don't want to ask for hours at my other job, as they are not reliable, hence why I got another one earlier.

I did leave on good terms and wouldn't mind being rehired by them if they are hiring again, but this just makes me think about what I really would like to finish and do with myself, retail isn't it. I'd rather learn about management and change where I work or how I work... I'd like to get a secure job. What's really sad is that I enjoy working but the people who hate it are the ones with the job... That they let go of a promising employee but saved the jobs of a few who don't meet company standards, let alone exceed them as I tried to do, and who actually complain about what they had. God they really have it good there and don't even realize it!

Anyway, I've applied for something already, so God willing... :)