Anyone considering changing fields?

I’ve been working in applied public health (local and state governments) for about 3.5 years. I live and work in the USA.

I have a masters and PhD in epidemiology. I’m still relatively early in my career, but I’ve devoted so much to becoming an epidemiologist and working in this field. I do like my job and I don’t feel like I’ve made the wrong choice.

However, I’m worried about the future of the field of public health. I’m worried that it’ll be a constant uphill battle—in every way. My agency just announced upcoming layoffs, my state’s budget is a mess, and the federal government is actively trying to dismantle federal (and beyond) public health.

I’m considering pivoting to something completely unrelated in which I have experience and training (dog training), but making the switch would mean I’d have to transition away from public health.

Anyone else considering a career change?