Career change after a layoff, where to begin? - what worked for you?

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. It has been a long 25 weeks. My family is supportive but nervous. 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 7 months.