Plant closing and notice period questions - 14 months and counting

My employer announced that the site will close and gave us written notice. I worked as a payroll clerk before this. I do not know if I should start looking now or wait for severance news. Should I stay for the bonus?

Start your search early. I wish I had begun the day of the notice.

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