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Somewhat similar to you. I've mostly played 5e, and am playing in two active campaigns currently. However I purchased foundryVTT recently and am teaching myself Pathfinder 2e so that I can GM my first campaign down the road.
I really like the 3-action economy Pathfinder has, and the way bonuses and penalties work compared to the 5e system. Though there's so many choices in character creation it can feel a little overwhelming.
It definitely can feel overwhelming, instead of looking at all options I usually just create an idea in my head then do my best to find an archetype that aligns with that option. I also just enjoy browsing archetypes in my free time thinking about potential characters I could build!
making characters is also one of my favourite parts in RPGs lol. I imagine that it will be much more manageable after I'm a few characters in.
Absolutely, I think even opting for rebuilt characters for your first few sessions is good, because sometimes it helps to get into it and actually see what you do and do not like about a particular character. All of which can ultimately lead you to having a better idea of what you really want!