Before I hit level 50 I was under the impression that Jobs were an alternate version of their base class and not a means to an end. At level 50 (after lvl 30), it feels like there's no point in being a class vs job i.e. Why be a Pugilist when I can be a Monk.

I don't have any issues with the way the Jobs play but I do think it would be interesting if the classes didn't get swept under the rug by their job counterparts. It would be interesting is the classes learned 5 exclusive skills between level 30 and 50 like the jobs; maybe even give them their own gear set.