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Respond tomorrow and inform them you can help provide transition, but aren’t sure how much new work you can take on since you’ve been laid off
In the spirit of what SM1 is saying I’d do the bare minimum to preserve relationships. You can be polite but firm about needing to focus on finding a new job. As with most things it’s less about what you do than how you do it.
OP, first of all, sorry this happened to you (I was also laid-off a couple of weeks ago). As others mentioned, respond to the text, but tomorrow. Your priority now is to start finding new work and to transition any work that you have to the team, so they can complete it. If you're on the hook to complete the task, complete it if it's something that you an complete quite quickly. If it's something that will take you the two weeks, transition the work. Best of luck and everything will be alright.
Rising Star
Dont reply to work emails / texts during weekends.
Chief
Sorry to hear that. As hard as it may be, don’t burn any bridges.
What the first two said. Don't reply until Monday but get it done before you leave. If it truly can't be final before your departure you should propose a transition plan to another team member.
Give them your manager’s name and put a meeting invite for the three of you to discuss them the day after you are gone.
Rising Star
They laid you off but still gave you two weeks?
I’ve seen it happen both ways at ACN but more seem to be the two week notice right now.
How did you get laid off on a Sunday?
Do them - it could be someone who helps you with the next job.
Pro
You found out today?!
Chief
Why were you laid off?
If you've been given two weeks, it means they need you to continue working/transitioning your work, but if you decide to kick and shove, you might risk not getting your severance pay depending on local laws and regulations. Get the work done to at least not risk your final settlement
Good luck.
Do the deliverables anyways but not today, it's Yom Kippur. Go relax today :)
Be professional about your client relationships and role transitions speak with your manager for guidance. Remember even if you’ve been laid off, relationships are never lost. Put your best foot forward and wish you well in life!