I've been back at work for a year after my last stint of maternity leave. I got a promotion when I was on maternity leave but I haven't felt hugely supported in it and there have been times where I've been downright miserable. A couple of months ago, I applied for an external job on a whim and - to cut a long story short - I got it. I start my new job next week and I'm having a real wobble. My current job is really flexible and it means I can drop the kids off at school most mornings. I've worked in my current company for 14 years and I am very well regarded. I don't like my current job but of course, as soon as I resigned, they started to fix all the problems. The job I currently have is a stretch role and the job I'm going to is very much back in my comfort zone.
I'm just worried I made a bit of a rash decision and that I'm going to regret giving up a job with flexibility for something more unknown. Also, I know I have to start from the beginning building up my reputation and I'm worried it's going to be exhausted. My current company would love me to stay but I don't think I could just not turn up to the new job now, it would ruin my reputation.
Not sure what my questions is, just having a wobble, think it might be because I'm just scared of leaving somewhere I've worked for a LONG TIME. Anyone ever faced a similar situation? Any advice? I'm getting really panicked that I've made the worst decision ever!