Pivoting from janitorial supervisor to something new - 16 weeks in

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. It has been weighing on me all week. My family is supportive but nervous. Has anyone made a similar move?

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

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 9 months.