Career change after a layoff, where to begin? (update)

I want to move from recruiter to something with more stability. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I have a little time and a small budget for training. Has anyone made a similar move?

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

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