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Yep. Ever since reading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court I loved this kind of story.
Seeing a strange world through the eyes of someone completely relatable can help immerse you into the story. Also, a fish out of water may bring something completely unexpected into this world that can be a unique advantage.
But with this protagonist?
Hard pass.
I generally dislike those kinds of stories because the protagonist is always crying about wanting to go home.
"Oh no, I'm trapped in a fantasy world with these strange powers! If only I could get back home to my 9 to 5 job!"
Usually, they never stop crying about it and the story ends when they go home.
Sounds like someone just played Final Fantasy Advance.
How about if they initially want to go back, but change their mind later and stay?
That's fine as long as they're not "Oh, woe is me" the whole time.
Works for me.
Like he goes "I still miss my family and old friends...but these people in this world need me. I just wish I could let them know I'm okay."
You don't just GET OVER losing access to your loved ones--not that quickly.
At least, that's how I'd write it.