This is the best advice!
I graduated three years ago, and have been working in research since. Should I get rejected everywhere, I plan on continuing in my position while trying to gain some perspective about whether to try again. Should I get accepted somewhere, I plan on working for a while, searching for a replacement, taking time off using accrued paid vacation hours, and then returning for a few days to train and onboard my replacement. After that, I'll leave my job, buy a p.o. box and file a change of address, move to my new university early, and follow all of the advice surefire has given.
The biggest focus now is saving my money and watching my retirement account. I want to set a good sum of money aside, and pay off what little credit card debt I have, in preparation for what presumably will be crushing poverty...