No transition is ever completely without cost. The truth is that the more noble or worthy the goal, the more costly the transition. Still, if the goal is a good one then the cost of the transition is usually worth it.
In other words, pay the price for where you want to be. It will be worth it.
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Is this about switching to the Mac again? :)
Yes, that among other things. It seems to be a general theme in my life right now.