Pivoting from software tester to something new - what worked for you?

I want to move from software tester to something with more stability. Any experience at all would help. My family is supportive but nervous. Has anyone made a similar move?

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

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