Layoffs across my industry, where did you pivot? (update)

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a pharmacy technician. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. How did you choose?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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