Casualty of the crummy economy

Well, I got laid off today, effective at the end of the year. Happy holidays, right? Bah humbug.

At least I get severance through March, and my library degree in May, so at least after May (or even perhaps slightly before it) I might be able to find a library job somewhere.

I might move back to WI to help my elderly mother get around, take care of the house, etc. The main thing giving me pause is getting my cats across country, and how my mom's cat would get along with mine. Of course, mine could always live in the basement, at least at first.

It wouldn't be very expensive for me to move, just gas and motel bills (I would donate all my furniture and just bring back clothes, shoes, household supplies like dishes, books, TV/computer, etc.). Whatever stuff wouldn't fit in my car, I could mail to Mom's.

So, it's kind of a bummer, since I'd hoped the job would at least last till May, when I got my library degree. However, maybe it's a blessing in disguise if I get to move in with and help take care of my mom...