Dad had me out there when I was 15 and said 'Everyone should know how to drive a stick whether or not it's what you drive.' Even though I got my license using my mom's car (an automatic) driving a stick was just too much fun and I've never had anything else. But with my recent foot issues and driving in lots of slo-go traffic, it's gotten tiring. But since I'm years away from a new car no need t make that choice yet.