alasicannotgrin's journey

I recently started a new job as Deputy Editor at a larger publishing company, just four days in, and I'm already regretting my decision. Previously, I worked for a smaller company where I loved my role, enjoyed a remote work setup four days a week, and had a great team. However, I felt my salary was too low at £27k after seven years, especially living in London. When I got offered the new position with a 48% salary increase to £40k, I jumped at the chance without fully understanding the role. Now, I'm struggling with the technical, data-heavy content that I find completely foreign. The team is nice, but I miss the camaraderie of my old colleagues and the flexibility of remote work. The corporate environment is overwhelming, and I'm not used to the office culture or the networking events that come with this job. I feel anxious and rushed into this decision without considering the impact on my life. I'm contemplating asking for my old job back, but I know they promoted two colleagues to Assistant Editor with plans to fill my position soon. I'm torn between wanting to return to a job I loved and the fear of losing the opportunity for growth in my new role.