Industry layoffs, what are people doing? after 16 years as a forklift operator

Our sector has been shrinking and I am unsure if I should wait it out. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. Which areas are hiring?

A short certificate helped me more than a new degree would have. Check what local colleges offer.

I moved into operations work. The skills carried over and there were more openings than in my old field.