Pivoting from IT help-desk technician to something new - what worked for you?

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. Any experience at all would help. 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.

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