You are right about not dipping your toes with this one.
For me I had to learn it so I can develop a course (evening class) for a part-time gig.
That was days after first release date.
Its just like any other software (or job) where you have no choice but to learn it no matter what your old habits are.
Legacy got me where I am.
The ability to learn new things and not to find fault.
Man I had to move from Alias Power Animator to Maya in a week.
Try that challenge 😛