Use your time wisely this week, this will be dependent on age and years of service.
If your severance will be small use this time to job search with many wonderful online options available, Glassdoor, Indeed, Monster, Zip Recruiter and many more. It’s a great time to be looking for a new job.
If your mid career with family concerns it’s time to get the resume cleaned up and start looking for high quality companies that are not one trick ponies. Lots of jobs out there so broaden your horizons maybe a smaller more agile company with much less management. Take this time to think what makes you enjoy your workday and head that direction.
Late Career types, get your financial house in order think about talking to a Financial Advisor about next steps after Seagate. Tax implications can be an issue will large severance packages, don’t get a nasty surprise come tax time. If you need health insurance maybe take a less stressful job with good benefits to finish things up.
Best of Luck Fellow Gaters