Changing careers at 12 years into a job, is it realistic? after 12 years as a school bus driver

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. 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.

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