Is HGV/LGV driving worth it?

30 years ago I thought the job was great but the old hands were saying it was ■■■■■ and not what it used to be.
Now, the youngsters I chat to think it’s great and I’m saying it’s ■■■■■ and not what it used to be.
I guess that any job that takes 30 years to progress from great to ■■■■■ can’t be all bad.