Just started a new WFH job and feeling lost.

Hey all, I could use some perspective.

I recently left my in-office hospital job where I was in a job that consisted of hitting daily targets and having our success be quantified. I loved it. It made me feel like I was amazing when I was meeting and exceeding my targets and physically being able to see the numbers. The con side is that it was repetitive, capped at $30/hr, and offered zero growth.

So, I took a WFH role (same organization, different department). Pay is better ($35–45/hr), it’s cozy at home with my dogs, and there’s potential to move into another role that sounds way more exciting than the one that I’m currently in.

Here’s the thing: I’m only 3 days in, still in training, and already feeling lost. The job involves managing virtual clinics and troubleshooting tech issues within the systems that are used for said virtual clinics. I get it’s important, but it doesn’t feel satisfying; I’m used to seeing numbers and metrics.

The other role that I may potentially move into sounds better (also WFH) as I can actually make a tangible impact and physically see end results. It is also more dynamic (change management and project management). However there is always the slim possibility that I don’t get selected for this role.

I’m torn. Do I give this WFH role more time, or did I make a mistake leaving my old job even though the pay and WFH perks are way better?

Has anyone gone from a structured, target-based job to a more ambiguous WFH role and struggled with these feelings too? How did you know it was right?