Industry layoffs, what are people doing? - first time posting

Our sector has been shrinking and I am unsure if I should wait it out. I worked as a bookkeeper before this. I have transferable skills but no direct experience elsewhere. Who has switched fields?

Talk to people in the field you are considering. Two coffee chats changed my mind about one option.

Look at job postings to see which skills repeat, then fill the gap. That gave me a direction.