As you are doubtless already aware that I'm inclined to try out the class, but some of these statements/ "rumors" as I saw as well as the meme going around the class makes me think the class to be seemingly in a state of neglect as we go into Endwalker:

1. Certain fights punish tremendously with two SCH in the party. (which what the other healer player plays is out of my control)
2. Choice of fairies are purely cosmetic and their AI is not the best.
3. Sage overshadows Scholar as shield-healer.

To summarize, the impression I'm having is that playing the class may cause inconvenience for others, keeping up your pet is a pain in the butt and there will be a better alternative.

What is actually happening on a daily basis as a scholar main or just healing in different content in general? When and what does the class excel at? Much appreciated.