Changing careers at 7 years into a job, is it realistic? (update)

After 7 years as a forklift operator I am thinking about moving into a different field. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

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 10 months.