If you want to play FFXI, come play it.
If you aren't sure, don't do it.
Yes, FFXI is different now than it was 9 months ago.
But melee jobs still hit stuff, healers still cure, and nukers still nuke.
Yes, you'll probably spend most of your time doing Abyssea-related content.
But, PLEASE, stop asking "is it worth it?"
Someone with the authority to do so, please sticky this post and lock it.