Pivoting from retail manager to something new - what worked for you?

I want to move from retail manager to something with more stability. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. My family is supportive but nervous.

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

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.