I was just laid off today from my job in Chicago, IL. My manager called me into a room where an HR representative was already waiting. He informed me that my performance "wasn't up to the mark" and that I was being let go. They went over my benefits and mentioned that I would be covered for two more months. After that, I was asked to pack up my things and leave immediately. I tried to get some clarity from my manager about why this was happening, but he said he couldn't discuss it. Now I'm sitting at the train station with a coffee, trying to process everything. It's a lot to take in.