Changing careers at 8 years into a job, is it realistic? after 8 years as a hotel front-desk agent

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. I am in Albuquerque, in case local advice matters. 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.