Man, that sounds like a special kind of misery. Sometimes the easy choice comes with a hidden cost.

Yeah the "old fast way works" thing got me too. Used to rush every glue job thinking time was money. Then I fixed a hundred year old chair that had been glued slow with hide glue. That joint outlasted every quick repair I ever did. Changed my whole view on curing times. Now I just plan for the dry time and work on something else. The wait feels worth it when things don't fail later.

It's like choosing between a Swiss Army knife and a good pocket knife. Sometimes you just need the simple, sharp tool that does one job well. Overcomplicating things is a trap in tech and life.