Quote Originally Posted by BigPapaSmurf View Post
^it was implemented from launch not as a consolation but simply a perk.

If they wanted to get more players to roll healers they would've added one for SCH too to be equitable & fair like how both Paladin & Warrior have options. Also to help ensure even class-distribution among the toe healer-types.
As I recall, they didn't add one for ACN/SCH because it was the new class/job.