I'm sure you know by now that you are not alone. I have seen one or two saying they see some improvements, but almost everyone is agreed that it is a backward step.
However, it is also clear that the site will not go back, so we have to make the best of it. You should have patience though - I was frustrated at first, but there have been many improvements, and more are coming. After a few days I can now find everything important that I need. You will get used to it.