I was being serious with my post, and it's reflected in the way I gear my Paladin too (http://www.xivarmory.com/character/1555706#Paladin). I'm tired of people saying crafted gear is the end all, be all, when it's entirely dependent on the job and slot.
To clarify, you need to be able to balance your HP with your damage. Having a lot of HP to survive shit is great and all, but if you're not pulling your weight in damage too, there's a problem.