Pivoting from payroll clerk to something new - first time posting

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. There are 7 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have a little time and a small budget for training.

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 8 months.