New job.Grass isn't greener

[BannaBanna1]

Hate my new job, pays better but the work load is far too much. I've already experienced under hand racism, I have thick skin but it's still uncomfortable knowing people have these views. I've been there a month I've learnt most people's names, but only 3 people have learnt mine. Yes its an unusual name as its not an 'english' sounding name but it's only got 6 letters in it and sounds likes its spelt. Even on emails addressed to me they will leave my name out. Thats not really the main issue as I'm used to the racism at my age.

I feel overwhelmed by the job, it's too much for one person, as the project gets further, it's only going to get more intense. I dread going in, I just want to leave even if it means I have nothing lined up, that's how much I'm disliking it.

I loved my old job and my colleagues and left on good terms, I was told the doors always open but life is about moving forward not back so I'm reluctant to go back to it.

Please share your thoughts.

Swallow your pride and return to your old job, what have you got to loose?

Life isn’t always about moving forwards. Sometimes the price is too high and it’s about balancing and being happy. If you’ve really given it a go (which it seems you have), what would make you happy? Go for that. Some workplaces and the people in them are just toxic.

Go back to old job

I think it depends on a few things. How much better is the pay? How much do you need the extra money? Are things likely to eventually get easier at the current job? / Is there a predictable ebb and flow? Will staying here give you the chance to move on to better things later on, and if so, how long will that reasonably take? Or is this a long-term position with no potential to move in the near future?

If you were getting by well enough with your pay at the old job and you're much less happy where you are now, maybe it's better to go back. Money isn't everything, and there's no shame in trying something and deciding it's not for you.

On the other hand, if you really need more than you can earn at the old job, are there other opportunities you could investigate while you temporarily tough it out where you are now?