Career change after a layoff, where to begin? after 17 years as a retail manager

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. This is my first time dealing with any of this. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.