1. talk to your family, let them know 2. think about what you'd like to learn - be specific 3. look for jobs in that area, and explain from the get-go that you'

1. talk to your family, let them know 2. think about what you'd like to learn - be specific 3. look for jobs in that area, and explain from the get-go that you'd like to learn-on-the-job (explain your expertise), and tell them that you're willing to take a loss-in-pay in the short term, just to prove yourself (thus, your truly desired salary will happen later). If you can take a loss in the short term, and are actually willing to learn, I think you'll succeed long term.