Layoffs across my industry, where did you pivot? - what worked for you?

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as an electrician's helper. I worked as an electrician's helper before this. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. How did you choose?

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.