Career change after a layoff, where to begin?, production planner here

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. There are 3 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have a little time and a small budget for training. Did you take a pay cut?

Try a small project in the new field before committing. It told me a lot about whether I would enjoy it.

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 9 months.