I don't know if I'd say it's bottom barrel but in terms of individuality oh my god yes it is.

Other mmos might feel worse to play generally speaking but at least they're classes actually have distinct features from one another in forms that aren't "this deals damage" or "this deals damage but *every minute or two*"

Like yeah I enjoy the hell out of current patch GNB but that doesn't change how absolutely shallow differences in mechanics, if any, are between jobs. The water doesn't go above my ankles.