Career change after a layoff, where to begin?

After 13 years as a store manager I am thinking about moving into a different field. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 11 months.