Quote Originally Posted by GabrielK View Post
I mean, I can be a MNK with maxed out STR and switch instantly to a BLM with maxed out INT.. mechanics wise there should be the same for jobs of the same class.

The restriction feels very out of place to me. (an out of place time sink )

You may disagree and the game designers may disagree for now, but it doesn't invalidate some people's wishes.
But you couldn't level Monk and then automatically also have a level 50 BLM at your disposal. You HAD to invest time and energy in BOTH of those party roles. ACN=2 Jobs for the time of leveling 1. So it is important to have some limitations. SE already made it so your choices aren't permanent. With a keepers hymn, you can switch back and forth as you please.