Whole sector shrinking, should I change fields? - 11 months and counting

Our sector has been shrinking and I am unsure if I should wait it out. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I have transferable skills but no direct experience elsewhere. Which areas are hiring?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier 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.