Whole sector shrinking, should I change fields? - 8 months and counting

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as an office manager. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. I have transferable skills but no direct experience elsewhere. Who has switched fields?

I moved into operations work. The skills carried over and there were more openings than in my old field.

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