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It's my job and career(well, C and C++) but I often try to avoid C++. Whenever I use it(usually writing tests) I go through this cycle of re-learning some cool tricks, trying to apply them, realizing they won't do what I want or the syntax to do it is awkward and more work than the dumb way, and I end up hating C++ and feeling burned yet again.

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Yeah, it's a struggle. Keeping to a good subset often works out, though. I recognize the feelings. Best of luck. :)