Pivoting from production planner to something new - what worked for you?

After 4 years as a production planner I am thinking about moving into a different field. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I have a little time and a small budget for training. Did you take a pay cut?

I began with informational chats, then a short online course, then a related entry-level role. It took about 13 months.

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.