Whole sector shrinking, should I change fields? after 8 years as a marketing coordinator

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a marketing coordinator. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I am open to a pay cut if the field is stable. Who has switched fields?

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.