Layoffs across my industry, where did you pivot?, software tester here

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a software tester. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. Who has switched fields?

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

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