Changing careers at 5 years into a job, is it realistic? - what worked for you?

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. My family is supportive but nervous. How did you start?

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 13 months.

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.