It used to be fun but these 'QOl' improvements have just made the job very static and boring.You can do a lot higher dps now with the job wiithout any skill which is why its become more popular.
It's been my main dps since end of ARR.I was drawn to it because it used to be high skill high reward job and because of the changes they made this expansion that doesnt seem to be a factor anymore.
I wont be playing it this expansion as i cant see any possible way for them to bring it back to its former glory without a complete rework or the reintroduction of some of the skills removed.It's just not a busy job anymore compared to most other dps.