You've all given great advice. I need to do some thinking over the weekend.
I wish I didn't still feel this base loyalty. I feel I own my job, you know? I've always taken pride in my work.
I hadn't thought about temp agencies because the ones we have around here always seem to be focused on the factory jobs. But now that you mention it we had a job fair here a couple months ago, and the Manpower reps seemed interested in me and my skills. Who knows what might transpire?
Thanks again, everyone. I feel better already (for now)