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 bookkeeper. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. Which areas are hiring?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 7 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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