Whole sector shrinking, should I change fields? - 13 months and counting

Three companies in Detroit cut staff in the same month. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. Which areas are hiring?

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

Look at job postings to see which skills repeat, then fill the gap. That gave me a direction.