Layoffs across my industry, where did you pivot? - 14 months and counting

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a store manager. It has been a long 3 weeks. I have transferable skills but no direct experience elsewhere. How did you choose?

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

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