Changing careers at 10 years into a job, is it realistic? - what worked for you?

I want to move from teaching assistant to something with more stability. I am in Boston, in case local advice matters. My family is supportive but nervous. Has anyone made a similar move?

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 8 months.